"Get up, get up!" The Queen Mother beckoned her to sit on the edge of her couch. Ziyan hesitated for a moment, seeing that Rong Changan had no other expression, she stepped forward and sat by the Empress Dowager's couch.
Only then did Concubine Xu pay her respects to the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager said coldly, as if Concubine Xu was dispensable.
When Rong Changan came back from a long trip, he greeted the Queen Mother first.
"Empress, my concubine returned to the palace yesterday. I heard that you are not feeling well. Are you feeling better?" Rong Changan has come here, so of course he has to behave filially.
"Since you came back yesterday, why did you come to see Ai's family today?" The Queen Mother frowned, and asked displeasedly, this question was so critical!
At this time, everyone's expressions are colorful, which is very fun! Ziyan was covering her mouth and laughing secretly, Concubine Xu and Concubine Mu were gloating, Concubine Qing kept her head down as if she had nothing to do with her.
Rong Changan took everyone's expressions into his eyes silently, and then replied, "I went to report the military affairs to the emperor when I came back yesterday. It was already dark in the harem, so I didn't come here because I was afraid of disturbing your rest."
The Queen Mother didn't raise her eyes, and said coldly, "Speaking is better than singing."
Seeing that the Queen Mother was angry, Zi Yan couldn't help persuading, "Auntie, don't be angry, the Empress Dowager didn't do it on purpose. Your body is important! The Empress Dowager is also very concerned about you!"
It's okay not to say, but if you say it this way, the queen mother is angry because of her poor health!
"Queen, has the imperial doctor come here today? How about I bring in the imperial doctor to show you? I haven't been in the palace for such a long time, and I really should find an imperial doctor to recuperate your body when I come back this time. Only in this way can the emperor be more at ease! The emperor is very filial to you, but the emperor is busy with state affairs, and his concubines must share his worries! Sisters, what do you think?"
Didn't you say I'm not filial? I will show you one of my filial piety! After Rong Changan finished speaking, he turned his gaze to the concubines below.
These are all Li Hai's concubines, and Li Hai must not be charged with unfilial piety, so they all proposed to have the imperial physician consult!
"Empress Dowager, your body is precious, and your majesty is virtuous and filial, why don't you let the imperial doctor see you?" Concubine Mu Gui, who had the highest status, answered first.
Concubine Xu was not to be outdone, "Yes, Empress Dowager, you should really check your health, otherwise the emperor and us will be worried. I have always wanted to be filial to you, but I am clumsy and can't take care of others. But if you Don't dislike me, you can call me over anytime." The one who said it was crying and complaining, sincerely! Almost burst into tears!
Only Qingbi kept her head down, as if she wasn't the one who asked just now.
"No need, Aijia is very good." The Empress Dowager's eyes darkened, so she didn't give her a chance to show off!
"Auntie, the empress is also filial, and has no other meaning." Zi Yan pursed her red lips, and quickly changed the subject, "Isn't there a flower viewing banquet held in the palace every May? I don't know what my sister prepared. Are you okay?" Zi Yan's eyes seemed innocently focused on Rong Chang'an.
Rong Changan was slightly stunned, and Chuntao was also slightly stunned, and the two made brief eye contact. It seems that they don't know this.
"I just came back yesterday, and I just found out about the flower viewing banquet. It's still too late to start preparing. However, since the venue is in the palace, it should be held by the master of the palace, and Sister Ziyan, an outsider, can organize it. Wouldn't it make people see it as a joke? My sisters, what do you think?"
Rong Chang'an smiled slightly, looked at the concubines below, and waited for their statement.
Concubine Xu also just heard that the banquet was going to be held, and she was secretly happy, "My sister is also a member of the palace, so I naturally follow my sister's orders. I know a little about singing and dancing."
After Xu Bin finished speaking, she secretly observed Rong Changan's face, lest she would not be allowed to participate because of the last incident.
Being able to help prepare for the Lotus Appreciation Banquet in the palace would be a great honor to me and my family! Be sure to grab the errands.
As the prime minister's daughter, Concubine Mu has extraordinary vision, and her grasp of the situation is very subtle, "Empress Empress, my concubine has learned poetry, song and Fu from her father since childhood, and I dare not say that she is proficient, and she can still read piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. If you need me, I am naturally willing to contribute to the palace."
Concubine Xu took the lead and said that Concubine Mu's words were more sincere.
The green concubine also raised her head, and said slowly, "I have to take Yufeng with me to see what I can do. I am willing to share the empress's worries."
"I'm also willing to share my worries." Rong Changan was very surprised by the melodious child's voice. This is the first time they have met! Why does Princess Yufeng agree with her so much
"Sisters, it's great to be willing to help! I don't know anything about those things, so I leave it to you! Concubine Xu is in charge of piano and chess, concubine Mu is in charge of calligraphy and painting, concubine Qing is in charge of purchasing, and finally I will arrange for the palace maids, eunuchs and guards. Look, how about it?"
Before everyone could answer, Zi Yan rushed to ask, "Empress Empress, I am also willing to contribute, what do you think I am responsible for?"
With her charming expression and brisk tone, if Rong Changan didn't have the memory of her previous life, she would be deceived by Zi Yan's appearance! So deceptive!
"Miss Ziyan, this is a banquet held by the people in the palace. Are you from the palace? Or," he paused slightly when he got here, and said in doubt, "The emperor has already favored you and didn't give you a place? If this is the case, I will go and tell the emperor, how can this be? How can you say that you are also the empress's niece, at least you are also a concubine?"
"You, you, aunt..." Zi Yan's little face flushed with anger, and she could only ask the Queen Mother for help.
"Presumptuous, why are you talking so nonsense? How important is the innocence of a daughter's family, there are no rules." The queen mother severely reprimanded Rong Changan.
"What the empress mother taught is, Miss Ziyan, don't say things that would misunderstand others." Instead, Rong Changan taught Ziyan a lesson.
"Empress, you just came back, I just wanted to help you, I didn't think too much about it. Really." Zi Yan was timid, and her voice was a little softer.
"Thank you Miss Ziyan for your kindness. I have already made arrangements. They are all from the palace, and there are enough people." Rong Changan said firmly, not giving Ziyan any chance or excuse to intervene.
The Empress Dowager's goal was not achieved, she looked tired, and hated Rong Chang'an more and more.
"Rong Chang'an, you are too tough. Men don't like strong women. Only women who are gentle and considerate are attractive. It is a woman's duty to be a husband and a child."
"Yes, that's what the empress mother taught me." Rong Changan admitted his mistake gracefully, and it was as if the empress dowager's fist hit the cotton.
Rong Changan took all the concubines and hurriedly bid farewell to the Queen Mother, "Queen Mother, you are good at giving birth, and the concubines will leave first!"
The queen mother did not respond, and Rong Changan led the concubines out of the queen mother's palace. Ziyan also came out!