Not long after the ninth prince Yinzhen was born, the storeroom in the main hall of the Yikun Palace was suddenly piled with so many gifts that it seemed as if it was about to overflow.
First, the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace bestowed countless rewards, and then the Empress Dowager's Ningshou Palace. Soon after, the Imperial Concubine and all the concubines and ladies sent gifts.
No matter how reluctant or jealous they were in their hearts, they still rushed to send people to congratulate them, for fear of being criticized.
Among them, the gift from Concubine Niohuru was the most sincere, but the one given by Concubine Hui was 20% more generous.
When Wen Yuan came to report, Yun Xiu was leaning on the quilt, pinching his nose and drinking nourishing medicine.
After drinking it all, she took a candied fruit and held it in her mouth. The pleasant taste soaked into her heart. She relaxed her frown and said, "...very sweet."
Yun Xiu slept well at night and slept for five or six hours. Although her lower body still ached, she felt much better. Her cheeks became slightly rosy and she no longer spoke weakly.
"Empress Hui has always been prudent, but now she has sent such a generous gift, as if... showing goodwill." After listening to Wen Yuan's report, Yun Xiu chuckled and didn't take it to heart at all, "Let her go."
She put another candied fruit in her mouth and asked calmly, "Has the news been delivered to Chengqian Palace?"
"They've all been handed over." Wen Yuan nodded and whispered back, "The main palace gate is tightly closed and difficult to clear. I thought about it again and again and found a fellow villager... He's from the Embroidery Workshop of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He was ordered to measure the clothes for the palace maids and has the right to enter and exit."
Yun Xiu hummed, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly: "This is well done."
Ruizhu gently pressed her shoulders, with doubt in her eyes, "Your Majesty, the Colorful Phoenix Guard is supervised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Wuya family has been rooted in the kitchen for generations. I'm afraid that Concubine De's hands can't reach that far. Tell me, how can the Imperial Concubine believe it?"
"You can't judge a madman by common sense." Yun Xiu half closed her peach blossom eyes and said slowly, "As long as she believes half of it, Concubine De will be in trouble."
Yun Xiu knew very well that Concubine De did not have such great power to order the Imperial Household Department and plot against the Imperial Noble Concubine who controlled the six palaces. At most, she got involved or added fuel to the fire.
But the truth of the matter is not important at all.
Whether Uya is innocent or not, what does it have to do with her
Yinqi fell into the water, and the Fourth Prince was involved. There must be something behind this that Concubine De had planned.
Anyone who harmed Xiaowu will not be able to escape!
Did Concubine De really think that the Imperial Noble Concubine was crazy and that she could rest easy
The trapped beast will still fight, and the Tong family is no pushover.
What's more, the Imperial Concubine has lost her child and her position as Queen. Her only hope is the Fourth Prince Yinzhen. For the Fourth Prince, she will definitely "cheer up"... This day will not be too far away.
Here, the drama is about to begin; there, the emperor is furious and says he will never favor her again!
Yun Xiu smiled, and felt that all the depression was gone, and her whole body relaxed a lot.
To take revenge when there is a grudge, to live freely, no longer to be cautious and tread on thin ice, and to look forward to the emperor's favor all day long, this is the life she wants to live.
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After finishing the business, Nanny Dong, who was serving on the side, looked at Yun Xiu with a look of wanting to say something but stopping herself.
The Emperor was so angry that he left, but the Empress was still so... so happy!
When she said "jealous and vicious" yesterday, her face turned pale and she almost fainted. Not only Dong Mama, but also Wen Yuan and Rui Zhu had the same fear in their eyes.
How could Her Majesty say such treasonous and disrespectful words
The emperor walked away in a huff, but the empress acted as if nothing had happened. She ate and drank as usual, and when she had free time, she happily teased the little prince.
Nanny Dong wanted to persuade her, but considering that Yunxiu had just given birth and was weak, she was anxious and angry, so she did not dare to bring it up.
How many people want the emperor's favor? Why is Your Majesty pushing it away
"I know what you are thinking." Looking around, everyone was imitating Nanny Dong, with bitter faces and frowning brows. Yunxiu laughed silently, picked up Yinzhen, and gently touched his nose, her actions showing full intimacy.
Yinzhen opened his eyes suddenly and showed a toothless smile.
"You want me to bow down to the emperor, coax him back, and become the glorious concubine again," Yun Xiu looked down at her son, a smile appeared in her eyes, and her tone was nonchalant, "It's impossible. The emperor is the ruler of a country, the highest authority, how can he tolerate the slightest disobedience? Not ordering me to be confined to my room is already a mercy. What's more, the emperor said that he would no longer come to Yikun Palace..."
Yinzhen waved his hands and kicked his legs, appearing particularly powerful.
He nodded vigorously in his heart, his mother was right!
Now that the old man is not here, I can finally have some peace and quiet.
It doesn't matter if I'm no longer favored. With grandpa and fifth brother around, how could my mother suffer any grievances
After being reborn, he had planned early on that he had to spur his fifth brother on and take revenge on him, no, bully the fourth brother.
As for the Eighth Brother, he could do whatever he wanted. He was really scared of the fight for the throne and didn't want to get involved anymore.
Whenever Yinzhen thought of the Eighth Prince, he felt aggrieved.
All the money earned from business was invested in the Eighth Brother. He thought of him for any benefit and ran around for him, but what was the result? When he was the Eighth Wise King, he never thought of helping his younger brother.
Look at the Thirteenth Prince, who was given the title of Prince Yi and inherited the throne. Who can compare to him? The Fourth Prince was cruel to them, but he was very kind to the Thirteenth Prince, taking good care of him and relying on him.
On second thought, Lao Ba's fate wasn't much better, so the two of them could be considered brothers in distress.
Well, don't blame others.
Having been imprisoned in his previous life, Yinzhen spent long nights alone. Grief, resentment, hatred, all these emotions faded away and turned into boredom that penetrated deep into his bones.
I really had nothing to do, so I reflected on myself and finally came to a conclusion - after all, it was my own fault for being blind.
His mother was one of the four concubines, and his maternal family was the Guo Luoluo clan. Why would he want to hang out with the Eighth Prince
His mother and fifth brother had advised him, but he was very stubborn. Once he made his choice, he would never look back.
It's funny to say that he can no longer remember the original intention of following Lao Ba.
Forget it, I don’t want to think about it anymore.
In this life, Meimei is spoiled by her mother and is a playboy who is loved by everyone. Isn't it wonderful
Oh, and there is also Lao Shi, his closest brother—
Counting the time, in two months, the tenth child will be born.
Yinzhen smacked his lips, unable to stop missing her.
Ten, I haven't seen you for a long time. I almost forgot how ugly you looked when you were born. I will definitely remember you well. When I grow up, I will draw a picture of you and frame it as a family heirloom...
Just as he was daydreaming, suddenly, he heard Zhang Youde's excited announcement: "Your servant respectfully wishes His Majesty the best of health—"
Yinzhen: “…”
The Ninth Prince was frightened again, and for a moment, he forgot about his Tenth Brother.
Wait. Didn't you say that you would keep your word and never break it
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The side hall of the Yikun Palace is the residence of Concubine Le Guo Luoluo Yunshu, and at this moment she is welcoming a frequent visitor.
Concubine Hesheli smiled gently, holding the embroidery pattern in her hand, and said softly: "Look, this is what I embroidered myself in my spare time."
"That would be great." Lady Le took the fan, admired it carefully, and said with a smile, "This golden and red koi has delicate stitches, which has the charm of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. It can be made into double-sided embroidery! My sister's embroidery skills are unique in the palace."
Concubine Hesheli smiled modestly and was about to say something when there was a sudden commotion outside.
"Qingzhu, what happened?" asked Concubine Le.
Qingzhu lifted the curtain and came in, bowed, and said with a smile: "It's the emperor, he's going to the main hall, I think he's going to see Concubine Yi and the little prince."
Concubine Le immediately understood and was delighted. Her sister's being favored by the emperor was exactly what she wanted and what the family had hoped for.
"The emperor came just once last night, and he couldn't wait again this morning." Le Guiren covered her mouth and smiled, "He also issued an oral order not to disturb us. We can only go to visit after the third day of the bath."
As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Hesheli's expression changed slightly, she curled her fingers, and soon returned to her dignified smile.
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After the noise, there was a silence. Concubine Le picked up the fan again, turning it over and over again, her eyes full of admiration.
Taking advantage of the gap, Hesheli seemed to remember something and asked casually, "Is the fourth princess okay?"
"Yilha is fine, eating well and sleeping soundly." Le Guiren raised her head and smiled, and said helplessly: "Just now, I heard that her mother Yi gave birth to a younger brother, and she clamored to go and see him. I couldn't stop her, and I spent a lot of time and effort to persuade her."
Concubine Yi was both the adoptive mother and aunt of the fourth princess, and her relationship with her younger sister, Concubine Le, was famously harmonious. The two sisters had the same surname, Guo Luoluo, and they supported each other and never had a quarrel.
In other palaces, the queens either suppressed the concubines in the side halls or were full of calculations. Even if they got along as close as sisters, like Concubine De and Concubine Dai Jia in Yonghe Palace... it was just superficial.
Concubine Hesheli was also envious at first, envious of the relationship between Concubine Yi and Noble Lady Le, but then she slowly changed her mind.
She didn't believe that there was a friendship in the world as solid as a rock!
What's more, in the harem, everyone wants to compete for favor and give birth to a prince, and Concubine Le is no exception.
Anyone who stays in the Forbidden City for a long time will have his or her bright heart worn away, becoming cold, hard, and worldly-wise, feeling that all the concubines in the palace are his or her enemies.
Giving the child to Concubine Yi to raise, is it possible that Concubine Le would not feel any resentment in her heart
The elder sister holds a high position and enjoys the emperor's everlasting favor; but the younger sister is just a minor noble, and the emperor has only visited the side hall a few times.
No one would be willing to accept such an obvious gap, right
Just like her, she had a hope in her heart, wanting to catch up with her deceased sister Empress Yuan, and wanting to be buried with the emperor in the future.
Concubine Hesheli smiled more and more, leaned over, and whispered softly: "Empress Yi has the fifth prince, and gave birth to the ninth prince. Looking at the six palaces, no one is more blessed than her. It is said that having both sons and daughters constitutes the word "good". Now, the queen only lacks a little princess of her own..."
*****
"What's more, the emperor said that he will no longer come to Yikun Palace..." Yun Xiu hugged Xiao Jiu and smiled gently. Before she finished her words, a loud announcement came from outside, and the emperor was coming.
Nanny Dong and Wen Yuan couldn't believe it, and then they were ecstatic.
The Emperor is coming?!
Concubine Yi's smile froze for a moment.
Yinzhen clearly felt that his mother's hands shook and almost threw him out.
After the shock, the Ninth Prince was horrified for a moment and had countless resentments. He burst into tears, intending to stop the old man's extremely dishonest and shameless behavior, but who knew that it just provided his father with a ladder to climb up.
"During the morning court session today, I heard a cry from somewhere. It sounded very much like Xiaojiu, very mournful..." Kangxi strode over, sighed, and said helplessly through the screen, "After all, he is my son. He was only one day old. I was really worried, so I came to see him."
There was genuine concern in his words, without a trace of guilt in his voice, as if the purpose of coming to Yikun Palace was just for Xiaojiu.
Yinzhen's crying stopped all of a sudden.
The little prince's wrinkled face revealed an indescribable expression, but at this time, no one noticed.
Liang Jiugong's eyes almost popped out of their frames as he looked at Kangxi's extremely helpless expression.
The corners of his mouth twitched, and he quietly moved his feet outside, prostrating himself in admiration for his master.
It is said that the emperor never jokes about his words. Normally, His Majesty will not be disobeyed. Once an order is given, there is no reason to take it back.
And now
I am defeated, I am really defeated. What kind of power do you still have in front of Master Yi
Not only did he slap himself in the face, but the excuse he made up was also very convincing. Your Majesty, you have never told a few lies!
…
Not to mention him, Yun Xiu also admired him.
She subconsciously wondered, was the secret to being a successful emperor to be thick-skinned
After a long while, she finally reacted, suppressed her inner irritability and speechlessness, and said with a smile: "Look, it's so hot, I actually had hallucinations and heard the emperor's voice. If I hadn't heard the words "I won't break my promise" with my own ears yesterday, I would have asked the imperial physician to take a look. Ruizhu, Yinzhen is hungry, go and ask the wet nurse to come over!"
The voice was pleasant to the ears, but Kangxi's face turned pale: "..."
Liang Jiugong bit his lip, his shoulders trembled, and he almost knelt down to Yun Xiu.
My mother, my ancestors!
You are angry, but who knows how angry the emperor will be!
If you keep teasing the tiger's whiskers, I can't bear the consequences.
Unexpectedly, Kangxi did not look gloomy, and of course, he was not very happy either.
All the anger disappeared in last night's dream.
That dream was so real!
The other scenes were very blurry. Kangxi only remembered that in his later years, he treated her badly and even said such cruel words... In the end, he saw a tear in the corner of her eye.
This shocked the emperor greatly. After waking up, he was stunned for a long time and was full of doubts.
How could I say such a thing? How could I bear to do that
In an instant, a faint feeling of guilt and remorse lingered, and suddenly all the anger disappeared.
Just like now, Kangxi came to his senses and actually wanted to laugh - the way Xiuxiu mocked him indirectly was very vivid.
He slowly walked around the screen, smiling: "Empress Yifei's sharp tongue has left me speechless. Why don't you consider going to the Censorate to be a counselor? I'm sure you can climb to the position of Left Censor-in-Chief in a few years. Why do you have to stay in my harem?"
The emperor walked towards the bed, his expression gentle, his tone coaxing: "I'm sorry, I've wasted my talent."
Yun Xiu: “…”
It was Concubine Yi's turn, and her face turned pale and blue.
Your Majesty, are you so angry that you have lost your mind
In her arms, Yinzhen opened his mouth in shock and saliva flowed out continuously!
The author has something to say: Small theater:
The ninth prince Yinzhen was reborn and is still a 24k pure gold straight man.
He didn't understand what love was, and didn't know there was a tone of voice called coaxing. He firmly believed that the Emperor was bewitched by his mother's beauty, and happily prepared to become a playboy.
Later, he was beaten by both society and Yunxiu...
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ps. Starting from the next chapter, someone is going to suffer
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