Want to do something that only the emperor favors
Yun Xiu sneered, this is really a big hat.
The Manchus valued having many children and good fortune, let alone the royal family? Being favored alone has always been the most taboo existence in the palace, and it is also what the Empress Dowager most dislikes.
Back then, when Empress Xiaoxian Dong E was alive, the late emperor didn't even look at other concubines. Dong E was the only one favored by the late emperor, and the rest of the palaces became desolate cold palaces. With her passing, the late emperor's heart died, he no longer worked hard in government affairs, and didn't care about the opinions of the world. He was obsessed with Buddhism and wanted to become a monk, and he didn't hesitate to contradict the Empress Dowager...
The late emperor died of illness at a young age, and it is hard to say that it was not due to Dong E's fault.
Decades have passed. Although the Empress Dowager is old and no longer interferes in palace affairs, her influence remains. The Emperor respects her, is filial to her, and does not allow anyone to disobey her in the slightest.
As soon as the words "favored exclusively" were uttered, if the Empress Dowager remembered what happened to the late emperor and got furious and developed a bad feeling towards the Yikun Palace, it would be difficult for Yunxiu to get away with it.
She had just finished her confinement and had just been cheated on, and already someone couldn't help it
"… Where does the exclusive favor come from?" Yun Xiu put down the teacup and said calmly, "This palace is blessed with little luck and a small courage. I can't bear such 'praise'."
She was labeled as the favorite for something that hadn't happened yet. Next time, would she be called a scoundrel who brought disaster to the country
"That's right." Concubine Cheng nodded slowly and said softly, "Before, the queen was pregnant and couldn't sleep with him, but the emperor still missed her. Now that you are well, you can imagine what the future will be like. They are anxious and afraid!"
She was not favored by the emperor to begin with, and after finally getting some favor, it was taken back. Who could accept that? They were eager to throw mud at her, intending to reduce the emperor's favor on Concubine Yi.
In the past, when Chengpin was still a concubine, she could often hear the ladies gathered together, occasionally talking about Concubine Yi, and their words were full of endless yearning.
Without mentioning offspring, just talking about favor, Concubine Yi is the most confident woman in the harem. In the past month, the emperor has rested in Yikun Palace for at least ten days, and I don't know how many people envy her!
Chengpin saw that the emperor now loved and respected Concubine Yi more and more.
At the Ninth Prince's full-month ceremony, the Emperor interrupted Concubine An's words in front of everyone and praised Concubine Yi for her beauty. Almost all the empresses and ladies changed their expressions.
This obvious preference hit their sore spot!
Chengpin took in the expressions of Pingpin and the others and moved her fingers slightly.
With the position of Concubine vacant, the concubines became restless and could not go back to their previous peaceful state. Several noble ladies, relying on the birth of children, also wanted to suppress Concubine Yi's arrogance... It was a sensitive time, and with someone instigating, they could no longer suppress their jealousy.
Although they kept it a secret from Concubine Cheng that she lived in Xianfu Palace, there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. As dinner was approaching, Yinyou sneaked into the imperial garden to play. When he went into the bushes to pick wild flowers, he happened to hear a palace servant passing by and whispering: "Ask the Empress Dowager... to deal with Concubine Yi..."
Looking at their backs, they were heading towards Pingpin's Chuxiu Palace.
The seventh prince Yinyou has reached the age of remembering things and knows the way around the harem. In recent months, he has often been taken to Ningshou Palace by Chengpin to play, and Chengpin has repeatedly told him that Concubine Yi has done a favor to my mother and that he should get closer to Yikun Palace. Do you understand
Yinyou nodded heavily. He liked playing with his fifth brother.
Because of his lameness, he was born shy and had some low self-esteem, but he was extremely observant and had a good memory. Yinyou listened to his mother and quietly memorized the maid's words. After returning to the palace, he tried hard to learn them for Chengpin.
Chengpin was grateful for Yunxiu's promotion, and came to pay her respects the next morning. After roughly explaining the situation, Chengpin whispered, "I wonder if the Imperial Noble Consort and Huifei were involved. Fortunately, Yinyou heard a few words..."
Yun Xiu's eyes condensed, and then relaxed. After a moment, her peach blossom eyes were tinged with smiles. She turned her head to look at the Seventh Prince who was lying on the bed and teasing Yinzhen, and said softly, "Little Seven has done a great deed this time."
After that, she patted Chengpin's hand and said softly, "I will remember your kindness."
Chengpin smiled warmly upon hearing this and shook her head slightly: "I should be the one to say this! It's just a report, not even a fraction of the kindness your majesty has bestowed on me."
Over the years, the emperor had a father-son relationship with Yinyou, but he did not value him as much as he did other princes.
When she lived in Yonghe Palace in the past, the "virtuous" Concubine De deliberately downplayed Yinyou's existence. She didn't want him to take away the emperor's pity and favor for the Sixth Prince, so she resorted to some tricks.
Chengpin saw this and felt heartbroken but helpless. She had no favor and no power, so what could she do? She could only accept her fate early.
As long as Yinyou grew up safely, she didn't ask for anything else. But suddenly, the situation in the harem changed, and the situation of her and her son improved a lot.
She became the head of Xianfu Palace, while Consort De was demoted to Consort Wu...
Due to Concubine Yi's instructions, the Fifth Prince often took Yinyou out to play. With the Crown Prince's occasional care, Yinyou gradually became famous in the eyes of the Emperor and received several rewards in Xianfu Palace.
For Chengpin, Yinyou was her life. Not to mention the promotion, the unique Guoluo family recipe for correcting foot disease sent by Yifei was enough for her to repay him at the cost of her life.
Yun Xiu pursed her lips and smiled, then nodded at her: "You..."
*****
The next day, Yuqing Palace.
Today was one of the rare days when the study was closed, and the prince got up a little later than usual, and leisurely spread out a copy of "The Art of War" on the table to study.
"Lure them with benefits, seize them when they are in chaos..." The prince recited this and then became thoughtful. After a moment, he wrote rapidly on the paper for a long time.
He Zhuer came quickly from outside, peeked in for a few breaths, and finally stopped at the window, not daring to disturb his master who was reading and writing.
"What's the matter?" The prince glanced out the window, put down his pen, and asked loudly.
He Zhuer whispered, "Your Highness, Lord Suo has sent someone to deliver something."
The prince hummed and waved his hand, his eyes still not leaving the page: "Bring it in."
…
"Your servant Suomao pays respects to the Crown Prince." The man who came was slightly fat, with a smart and wealthy appearance. His name was Suomao, and he was a deputy minister of the Ministry of Personnel in the court, and he was also a confidant who ran around for Suo Etu.
The prince looked up at him and saw that he was a familiar person. He smiled and said, "No need to be polite. Get up."
"Thank you, my Lord." Suo Mao stood up and said with a smile, "Just after the court session, the Lord Zhongtang was summoned by the Emperor and couldn't get away, so he asked me to come and pay my respects and present something to you."
As he spoke, he had someone carry in a huge screen.
The prince's attention was finally attracted. He put down the book and looked at it with some curiosity.
The screen is exquisitely crafted from the finest huanghuali wood. On the gauze surface, there is an extremely lifelike blue peacock embroidered, with its head raised and singing loudly, as if it is about to take off. The peacock is colorful, with sparkling tail feathers, and looks lifelike.
What's even more amazing is that this screen is embroidered on both sides. When you look behind it, you will see several red plum blossoms standing in the courtyard, some in bud, some in full bloom, standing proudly, like the spirit in a painting.
Both the workmanship and the meaning were top-notch, and the prince fell in love with it at first sight.
"Master Zhongtang said that this screen took a lot of effort to make, and giving it to Your Highness is like giving it to the future Crown Princess." Suo Mao said, "Does Your Highness like it?"
Hearing this, the prince felt slightly uncomfortable.
Crown Princess
My great uncle really thinks long-term. He is only in his early teens and it is not known when he will get married...
However, to be fair, this screen is indeed exquisite.
As the prince watched, he felt delighted. He smiled and nodded, "I like it very much. Thank you, great uncle, on my behalf."
Yesterday he went to Yiku Palace to pick up Xiaojiu, but Xiaojiu was very naughty. He turned his head to avoid his arms, kicked and scratched to the side, and even broke the flower and bird screen that Yi'en's mother liked.
Tsk, ever since he scratched the emperor's dragon face, the ninth brother has extended his evil hands to Yi'eniang's beloved things. Afterwards, although the ninth brother learned a lesson, Yi'eniang's screen was also destroyed.
The gift from my great uncle is just in time! I'll send it to Yikun Palace tomorrow. I'm sure Yi'er Niang will like it.
The prince was thinking secretly. At this moment, Suo Mao bowed slightly and said with a smile: "It's good that the prince likes it. In this way, the Empress Pingpin's efforts will not be in vain."
"…" The prince paused, "Princess Ping?"
"That's right." Suo Mao said, "Empress Ping embroidered a screen for you. She asked someone to send it to the mansion a few days ago, thinking that it would be a companion gift for the prince during his wedding. But Lord Zhongtang doesn't think so! Things become old after being kept for a long time. Sending it to Yuqing Palace as soon as possible will also allow His Highness to enjoy it, right?"
The rules of the harem were strict. Only concubines and above could summon ladies with the emperor's permission, but concubines could not do so. For example, concubine Ping had no power to pass things to Yuqing Palace, and had to go through her family.
—Listen carefully, this sentence has a deep meaning.
The prince was still smiling, the curve of his lips remained unchanged, and he just said: "I know... and thank Pingpin for me."
After Suo Mao left, the prince's smile faded. He put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth, occasionally glancing at the screen in the center.
Pingpin was only seven years younger than him, and was a concubine sister whom his mother had never seen. Since they were not born from the same mother, she could not be considered his real aunt, so what kind of relationship did they have
… He shouldn’t have thought that.
Pingpin's surname is Hesheli after all. If she is well, the Hesheli family will be able to make further progress, and my great-uncle will be able to handle things more easily in the court.
But her mind and eyes were full of calculations, calculations against the Ministry of Internal Affairs, calculations against her fifth brother, and Yi'er Niang told him all of this.
"The emperor hates her, and a concubine is the best she can do." Yun Xiu said softly, "Don't blame me for cutting off her escape route. No one who attacks Xiao Wu will be able to escape."
At that time, the prince thought that Yi'en Niang was right, but she was still too merciful.
If it were him, he would retaliate more fiercely and severely!
How vicious is it that someone would attack a child
The prince looked at the screen, his mind in a mess, with a hint of sarcasm, he couldn't tell what he was feeling at the moment. He suddenly said, "He Zhuer, call Hu Ming and Hu Guang in."
Hu Ming and Hu Guang were the confidants sent into the palace by Soetu. They worked beside the prince, maintained his connection with his mother's family, and conveyed a lot of news for Soetu.
Upon hearing the summons, the two quickly stepped over the threshold, knelt down and kowtowed: "Your servants pay their respects to the prince."
The prince stared at them and suddenly felt a little irritated. He pursed his lips and many indescribable things appeared in his clear eyes.
"What did your great uncle tell you about the matter of Concubine Ping?" The prince asked calmly without calling her out.
Hu Ming and Hu Guangda were caught off guard and were immediately shocked. They were immediately confused: "Prince, your servant, your servant..."
Same place, same master and servant. Last time, the prince also ordered them not to tell Suo Etu anything about Yikun Palace.
Hu Ming and Hu Guang faced the power of the crown prince directly. For the first time, they understood what it meant to be a royal family. They did not have the slightest thought of resisting. Fearing that they were about to die, they obediently did what the crown prince said.
A ten-year-old child has such a powerful aura, even more terrifying than Master Bisuo. What will the situation be like in a few years? !
They gradually realized that Yuqing Palace had only one master, and that was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
This time, the prince asked directly, which was both a test and a threat.
Forcing them to make a choice - to choose Lord Suo outside the palace, or to choose a proper master and offer their loyalty
Since I entered Yuqing Palace, I have to serve His Highness for the rest of my life and I can't go back. But Lord Suo...
They were suddenly caught in a dilemma.
Before they could figure it out, the prince narrowed his eyes and said, "Drag him away..."
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty! I will tell you, I will tell you right now." Hu Ming kowtowed repeatedly, trembling as he whispered, "Lord Suo has instructed me to find a chance to persuade you to use some tricks... to get His Majesty to appoint Lady Pingpin as his consort."
The prince thought to himself, as expected.
He lowered his eyes and asked without changing his expression: "And then?"
"Then..." Hu Ming's voice became hoarse and he was stuck for a moment.
These were Lord Suo’s instructions regarding Concubine Ping. He looked at Hu Guang for help. Is there anything else
Hu Guang looked at him and racked his brains for a long time.
Seeing the prince getting more and more impatient, Hu Guang got anxious and an idea suddenly came to his mind. He said quickly, "Apart from Concubine Ping, Lord Suo also said that Concubine Wu is not a concern. There is only one Imperial Noble Concubine... He asked the servants to pass on the news about the Imperial Noble Concubine. The more detailed the better. She must not be allowed to reach out to Yuqing Palace."
This is unexpected.
The prince was stunned for a moment. Why was the Imperial Concubine involved again
The Imperial Concubine had lost her real power and no longer had the glory she once had. She gradually became less prominent. Why would my great-uncle still care about her so much
Also, the phrase "Princess Wu is not a concern"...
The prince turned around and looked at the lifelike double-sided embroidery, and his heart suddenly felt cold, as if a big hole had been punctured, and air was leaking in the cold night.
He slowly clenched his fists.
*****
At the same time, in Cining Palace.
"Grandfather, Concubine An, Concubine Jing, Concubine Xi and Concubine Ping have requested to see you. They said they have important matters to report. Please give us a decision." Su Malagu tucked the brocade quilt on the couch for the Empress Dowager and whispered.
"Important?" The Grand Empress Dowager opened her eyes, hesitated for a moment, and asked the Queen Mother beside her, "Why do they come to me instead of the Emperor?"
The Queen Mother smiled and replied in Mongolian: "Why don't you just ask, Madam Empress?"
The Empress Dowager sat up straight and waved her hand, "Announce."
After Concubine An and others entered the inner hall, they greeted each other in a soft and respectful voice, and then took their seats one by one.
They looked at each other, and Concubine Xi, who was the most beautiful, was a little impatient and spoke first: "Grandfather, I shouldn't have bothered you, but..."
Before he finished speaking, a voice came from outside the palace saying "Greetings to Concubine Yi."
In an instant, Yun Xiu's smiling voice rang out, interrupting Xipin's words: "Grandfather, they are here to sue me. They want to say that I am favored by the emperor and should be severely punished-"
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