Early the next morning, the whole palace changed. Everywhere she went, everyone in the palace knelt down and worshiped her.
The Queen was grounded, Concubine Zhang was placed under house arrest, and the news that Princess Qi held the Phoenix Seal had spread from Zhaoyuan Palace to the entire Feng Palace.
Although Chu Yunjing is now the most noble woman in the entire palace, she knows that the queen and her son have only been suppressed and have not yet fallen. If there is a slight mistake, the situation will be reversed. People in the palace respect Princess Qi on the face, but in their hearts
Or towards the queen, after all, the queen has decades of accumulation in the harem.
As a rookie, she was nothing more than promoted by His Majesty when he needed her, and thrown aside when he didn't.
All the honor and appearance are only due to the charity of high positions...
After leaving Zhaoyuan Palace in the morning, His Majesty had not yet woken up. She just asked the doctor about His Majesty's physical condition, and then asked everyone in Zhaoyuan Palace to serve him carefully.
Except for some loyal old slaves such as Song Yangshan in Zhaoyuan Palace, Chu Yunjing had withdrawn all the other peripheral informants. This was Chu Yunjing's first move since he came to power.
They have removed all the people around His Majesty who are deliberately spreading news to the outside world. They don't know His Majesty's current situation, and even if they want to do anything, they don't dare to do anything.
Before she left the Zhaoyuan Palace, the eunuch from the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to report, catching up with His Majesty before he woke up.
When the eunuch was in a dilemma and wanted to retreat, Song Yangshan reminded him that Princess Qi was in the palace and that he could report everything to the princess.
The eunuch slapped his forehead, followed Song Yangshan's plan, and asked Song Yangshan to come to the inner hall to communicate.
After Chu Yunjing received the report, he also gave instructions to the medical lady who was serving him, and then went to the main hall to meet with the eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Seeing her coming out, the eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs seemed to be relieved and said with an embarrassed face: "I have come to see Princess Qi. I came today to ask Your Majesty, when will...the draft be decided?"
The Ministry of Etiquette and our Ministry of Internal Affairs have been preparing for the grand seal for a long time. I am afraid that if I don’t choose, it will be..."
I am afraid that it will delay the marriage and marriage affairs of the feudal dynasty. The draft is a national event. During the selection period, all official women are not allowed to marry. They need to undergo screening by the local government, the Ministry of Etiquette, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Palace Selection and other departments.
It is not over until the list is finally drawn up, and only the unsuccessful women can get married on their own. If any family dares to get married privately during the election, it will be a serious crime of bullying the emperor.
If the man in the family loses his official position, the woman in the family may not be able to marry, or even be convicted and beheaded.
The general election originally scheduled for early March was postponed for a month due to King Beiyue. Just as it was approaching January, the Holy Emperor fell ill again.
The specific time for the draft has not yet been given. These days, the Ministry of Rites and various localities must have urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs many times. More ministers want to send women from their clans into the palace, and they have entrusted many connections to the eunuchs in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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Now the Ministry of Internal Affairs has become the target of public criticism and has been under heavy pressure. None of the ministers in the court can be offended by the chief inspector of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
It seemed that Eunuch Ding could no longer withstand the pressure, so he came to Zhaoyuan Hall at this juncture and was in a dilemma. He was afraid that His Majesty had just been seriously ill and it would be untimely to tell him about it, but he was also afraid that if he didn't tell him, he would not be able to hand in the job when he returned.
After simply meeting Chu Yunjing, he would not violate the emperor's taboo. After returning, he could use Chu Yunjing's words to suppress those people. No matter whether it was good or bad, he could put the responsibility on Chu Yunjing.
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"Well, I know. When Your Majesty wakes up, I will convey it to Superintendent Ding. It's up to Your Majesty to decide the time!"
Chu Yunjing didn't fall for the trick. He just came to ask His Majesty. He shouldn't make decisions for His Majesty. Anyway, the draft was postponed for more than a day or two. They were asked to wait. There was a mess in the palace.
These events are bigger than the talent show.
Seeing that Chu Yunjing was about to leave, Director Ding hurriedly begged: "Oh, my empress, please stay! Please give me an answer. Who doesn't know that I am in charge of Phoenix Seal? You are the master of this matter."
Come on! How many innocent girls are still waiting..."
After hearing these words, she only found them interesting. She sneered and asked, "What these Director Ding said is interesting. I am only the holder of the Phoenix Seal on behalf of you. How can I be your Majesty's master?"
As soon as these words came out, Director Ding was speechless. He moved his thick lips and wanted to say something, but he couldn't.
At this time, Song Yangshan came out, holding the bowl of medicine that His Majesty had just finished drinking. He walked to the two of them like a woman and bowed to Chu Yunjing.
Song Yangshan said in a sharp voice: "Your Majesty has a decree. The draft will not be used for the time being. Let the girls from each family get married. Superintendent Ding can go and deliver the decree!"
The news brought by Song Yangshan completely stopped Ding's thoughts. All the gifts he received became a hot potato, and Ding's face looked as ugly as if he wanted to cry.
But now that he had received the imperial decree, Supervisor Ding did not dare to say anything. He just said "yes" and left.
She thought that maybe His Majesty didn't want to delay this good girl because of his health...
Song Yangshan smiled and nodded at her: "Your Majesty is awake and has not summoned your Majesty. Your Majesty should go and get busy beforehand!"
This was an eviction order, and she didn't care. After all, His Majesty had just helped her out. Maybe the old man was feeling unwell and was in a bad mood, and didn't want to see anyone.
She also smiled and left the Zhaoyuan Hall.
Walking on the palace road back to Jiuhua Palace, a young eunuch turned out from the fork in front. He looked like a fourteen-year-old eunuch, and the closer she got, the more familiar she felt.
When she arrived, she saw clearly the appearance of the person who came. He was the eunuch Nan Shu who was accompanying the Sixth Prince.
Nan Shu came to look for her on purpose. After looking around for no one, he took out the note in his hand and bowed slightly to show it.
Nan Shu didn't move much. Except for the two of them and Si Yu behind him, no one could see the note in Nan Shu's hand. He only thought that Nan Shu was saluting Chu Yunjing.
Chu Yunjing took the piece of paper and held it in his hand as if it was nothing. After Nan Shu completed the task, he didn't dare to stay for a moment and turned around to leave.
The two walked away from each other. When they returned to Jiuhua Palace, she sent Si Yu out and opened the note alone.
The note said: I beg my fifth sister-in-law to visit my mother-in-law, Ziyu.
The Sixth Prince wanted Chu Yunjing to visit Concubine Zhang who was still under house arrest. He heard that Concubine Zhang was also ill.
It's a heart disease. I've been suppressing it these past few days. I can't eat or sleep. How can a good person not get sick after going through such an accident?
She took a tinderbox from the bottom of the candlestick and burned the note.
Place it at the bottom of the candlestick, and when the paper burns to ashes, she blows on it gently, leaving no trace of evidence behind.
Chu Yunjing sat on a round stool and thought about countermeasures. If someone discovered that she had any connection with Concubine Zhang, she was afraid that she would also be implicated.
But Concubine Zhang and her son were so kind to her in the past. Now that they are in trouble, how could they not help her?
She was inclined to help, so she called Zhou Yang and plotted to visit Weiyang Palace in the dark at night.
Just like the last night visit to Jianzhang Palace, find a lightly guarded place and fly in.
But this proposal was immediately rejected by Zhou Yang. He felt that the original Jianzhang Palace was like a cold palace with no one to handle it. It was easy to break in. However, the location of Weiyang Palace had always been crowded with people, and there were several guards patrolling it.
It's extremely risky to go in.
Chu Yunjing said frankly: "Don't you know the time when the Forbidden Army changes their defenses? We will go in when they change their defenses and the guards are weak."
Zhou Yang continued to shake his head and said seriously: "There are people holding hands in the bedrooms of Weiyang Palace, how do you get in?"
Unexpectedly, someone was even watching Concubine Zhang's bedroom. Could it be that she was afraid that Concubine Zhang would commit suicide?
It seems that His Majesty is determined to sacrifice Concubine Zhang. He is afraid that he will have to die in Beiyue.
Qianqiu still felt pity for His Majesty because he was seriously ill. Now after hearing about Concubine Zhang's condition, he just secretly told the Emperor that it was his own fault.
"What can we do..." Chu Yunjing walked back and forth, wondering if there was any legitimate reason to distract these people and talk to Concubine Zhang alone...
Suddenly she thought of the wedding dress. Concubine Zhang had to wear a wedding dress and a tiara when she went out to get married.
She clapped her hands happily and immediately ordered Qian Guanguan to call Xu Shangfu and Li Yihe.
After a cup of tea, Xu Shangfu and Li Yihe arrived at the Jiuhua Palace. Chu Yunjing sat at the main seat and asked seriously about Concubine Zhang's wedding dress and crown.
But the marriage had just been decided, and Concubine Zhang had been under house arrest. No one was allowed to get close to her, so she didn't even have the measurements, let alone the clothes and crowns.
After the report, Xu Shangfu asked Chu Yunjing to take them to measure Zhang Guifei's new size.
Chu Yunjing was extremely happy. Zheng was worried that he had no reason to enter Weiyang Palace, so he sent a ready-made one.
On the grounds that Concubine Zhang was ill and would not be easily disturbed by too many people, she specifically directed Li Yihe to measure Concubine Zhang.
Li Yihe was originally the head of the Decoration Department, so it was not her turn to measure the size of the dress. However, Chu Yunjing now valued Li Yihe, and Xu Shangfu did not dare to say anything.
After this incident, Li Yihe will be promoted from the Shangfu Bureau. Xu Shangfu is very intelligent. It can be seen from these things that his subordinates have been promoted. As a superior, he should express his gratitude.
Chu Yunjing ordered Li Yihe to measure Zhang Guifei at night, and he could only take one person with him.
What he meant privately was that Chu Yunjing went to Weiyang Palace personally dressed as a palace maid during the fall.
At night, when the sky was dark, she covered her face with a layer of silk handkerchief and lowered her face.
As expected, Weiyang Palace had guards patrolling the periphery, and guards were stationed everywhere in the palace. The eunuch guarding the main palace saw her covering her face, reached out to stop them, and questioned why she had to hide her face.
Li Yihe said flatteringly: "This is the work of my slave. The palace maid of the Shangfu Bureau has been infected with the cold recently. She was afraid that it would be passed on to the nobles who asked her to wear the veil. I hope my father-in-law can help me."
After that, Li Yihe secretly stuffed a few silver beans into the little eunuch's hand. The little eunuch got the benefit and stopped pestering them and let them in.
She thought that if she came to harm others, Concubine Zhang might be killed by these money-grubbing eunuchs...
After entering the palace, they were greeted by an unfamiliar palace maid, who led them to Concubine Zhang's bedroom.
There are two maids in the dormitory, one is a stranger, and the other is Zhang Guifei's personal maid.