Yunxiu thought for a long time about how to break the trap set by Concubine Hui and Nara Mingzhu.
The best outcome is that the emperor will not be suspicious, and the Guo Luoluo family can still stay out of it; Tu Yue can escape from the fire pit of Mingzhu, and whether he is sent to another place or stays in Shengjing, it is best to protect himself.
But Mingzhu's memorial had already been placed on the desk in the imperial study and could not be changed in any way.
The only effective way, and also the last resort, was to have Soetu submit a recommendation letter right afterward, pretending to compete with Mingzhu for the person. This would confuse the public, dispel the ministers' speculation about the two families joining forces, and shift everyone's attention from the murky court struggle to Tuyue himself.
Yun Xiu dared to do this because he had the confidence.
Mingzhu and Suo'etu were at loggerheads in the previous dynasty and were incompatible with each other. The Nara family and the Hesheli family, as well as the confidants and vassals of the two families, were also fighting fiercely.
If the two families' secret attempts to win over the Guo Luoluo family were exposed openly, no one would be surprised. At most, they would sigh that Prime Minister Ming and Prime Minister Suo actually set their sights on Guo Luoluo Tu Yue and recommended him at all costs, which really showed that they had good intentions.
Now, the rumors about the alliance between the Guoluo family and the Nara family have been refuted, and all the rumors will disappear without a trace.
If the two families joined forces, why would Soetu need to help Latu Yue?
He is not bored and has nothing better to do than to save face for his future political opponents.
As for whether Soetu would agree, Yunxiu was 80% sure.
Seeing Mingzhu forcing Tu Yue to join his team, how could he not be anxious?
Concubine Hui had power in the palace, but Concubine Ping could not give Hesheli any help.
If Tu Yue became Mingzhu's subordinate, and then Concubine Yi and Concubine Hui got together, Soetu would really have a hard time!
Just at this moment, she conveyed her goodwill and request, just like giving a pillow to someone who is dozing off. It would be strange if Soetu did not agree.
After considering every aspect thoroughly, the only thing Yunxiu was unsure about was Kangxi's reaction.
My brother was recommended by two powerful officials one after another. It was too high-profile and it was the first time in this dynasty.
If the emperor had a bad impression of his brother, or suspected that the Guo Luoluo family coveted the central government and had ulterior motives, she would not be able to explain it even if she had ten mouths.
So what if you are favored?
When it comes to state affairs, the emperor's heart will become colder and harder than ever before.
She had experienced this before in her dream, and she had no hope of luck. She intended to test her position in the emperor's heart and how much "like" he had for her.
Concubine Yi had already prepared herself mentally, but she never expected
The emperor's reaction was actually like this.
She praised her father for his good parenting and for raising a talent like Tu Yue. She smiled heartily and was very pleased.
Your Majesty, is your focus off track?
In an instant, all the uneasiness and anxiety in her heart disappeared. Yun Xiu curled her lips, her beautiful eyebrows relaxed, and a colorful smile poured out from her eyes.
My brother has become the "talented man" in the emperor's mouth. It's really, really
"How can such a thing happen!" She pulled her hand back and glared at Kangxi, "You know what kind of person my brother is. He has lived in Shengjing for many years. No matter how honest he is, even if he is an outstanding official, how good can he be?
Lord Mingzhu and Lord Hangai are exaggerating."
Hearing this, Kangxi raised his eyebrows and pointed at her: "I have met Tu Yue, and this comment of a talented person is not an understatement for him.
How come it becomes honest in your mouth? "
"Whether he is talented or not, I don't know.
I only know that my brother is still young and cannot bear such a heavy responsibility." Yun Xiu said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please be considerate of my father and let my brother gain more experience."
"I didn't expect Xiuxiu to have such insight." Kangxi looked at her in surprise, his eyes smiling, and then he said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, I have arranged a good place for Tu Yue, and I will never treat the talents of my Qing Dynasty unfairly."
He used a tone of assurance, and at the end, there was a hint of sarcasm.
The emperor knew clearly why the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue submitted the memorial.
Mingzhu and Suo'etu both wanted to win over the Guo Luoluo family, and took advantage of Tu Yue's return to Beijing to report on his work to act first and then report to the authorities.
The Guoluo clan is loyal to the emperor, and Sanguanbao is his trusted and loyal minister. How could they get involved with Mingzhu and Suo'etu?
Unexpectedly, the two memorials collided with each other, and the attempt to win over the other party came to nothing. Kangxi felt happy just thinking about it.
Of course, all of this is based on the premise that Tu Yue is an outstanding official.
If Tu Yue was just a mediocre person with mediocre performance during his tenure, how could Mingzhu dare to promote him to the position of Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel?
Doing so would be tantamount to destroying one's own Great Wall. Not only would it cause gossip, but Ming Zhongtang's prestige would also no longer exist.
Therefore, when Kangxi praised Tu Yue as a "talented person", he was sincere and without any falsehood.
He had a general idea of Tu Yue's future, and was thinking of moving him to a capital official and cultivating him, like Cao Yin, to become a true pillar of the country.
The emperor would never admit that there was so much love for the whole family in this.
At Soetu's suggestion, the Minister of Revenue Hang Ai also submitted a letter of recommendation, but the matter was suppressed by Kangxi and Mingzhu remained in the dark.
Ming Zhongtang was slightly surprised that he was not summoned by the emperor. He returned home and waited for the next day so that he could deliver news to the palace.
Inside the Yanxi Palace, Concubine Hui was already confident of victory, but she never expected such an unexpected turn of events!
She was in high spirits, and the next day she got up early and told her nurse to take the Eighth Prince to the side hall. She said in a gentle tone and with a smile, "Yinsi has Concubine Liang to take care of him, so you can relax a little."
Hearing this, the nanny smiled happily and said, "Your Majesty, I will remember your kindness forever."
It’s no wonder they are happy, because when the Eighth Prince and Concubine Liang are in the side hall, it is the time when they have the most free time.
Concubine Liang didn't like the wet nurse to be close to her and always took care of her son herself. Whenever this happened, they could go back to the room to be lazy or go to the corridor to chat. It was so comfortable.
After so many times, the wet nurse began to look forward to it, hoping that if Concubine Hui was in a good mood, they could also enjoy the good life, right?
Concubine Hui smiled faintly and waved her hand to let them leave.
After finishing her breakfast, she looked out the window at the sky that was about to brighten, and asked Ying'er softly, "Is Concubine Yi up at this hour?"
"Your Majesty, since she doesn't have to pay respects to the Imperial Concubine, Concubine Yi usually gets up late." Ying'er said in a low voice, and then hesitated for a moment, and replied, "However, the Emperor rested in the Yikun Palace yesterday, and Concubine Yi should have gotten up now."
Concubine Hui frowned. Is the Emperor resting in the Yikun Palace again?
In the past, Concubine Yi could sleep with the emperor for ten days in a month.
Now, look what happened, it’s not even ten days after the ninth prince was born!
Concubine Hui devoted herself to Yinzhi and was not the kind of person who would be jealous after all. She felt uncomfortable for a moment, but her emotion soon dissipated.
Looking at it from another perspective, wasn't it also because of Nara's help that Concubine Yi became favored?
Soon she regained her composure, Concubine Hui relaxed her frown, and ordered, "Send someone to the Yikun Palace to check. If there is any sound, report back."
Not long after, the eunuch who was running errands reported that there was movement in the Yikun Palace and Concubine Yi had already woken up.
Concubine Hui took a sip of hot tea, adjusted the luxurious jade hairpin on her temples, and smiled dignifiedly: "Prepare the sedan chair, and don't forget the generous gifts!
It’s time for me to catch up with Concubine Yi.”
"Sister Yifei is extremely beautiful, as pretty as a fairy. No wonder the emperor treats her like a jewel and dotes on her." As soon as she entered the main hall, Concubine Hui called her sister affectionately, "Look at how radiant she is. I am envious of her, and everyone else is envious of her."
Early in the morning, such enthusiasm
Yun Xiu felt amused, glanced at her, and said softly, "Sister Huifei, you are wrong. In terms of brilliance, who can compare to you?
The Emperor trusted her so much that he entrusted the Fifth Princess's full-month ceremony to her elder sister. After this, her reputation as a virtuous woman spread throughout the court and the country, and everyone knew her motherly love. Her younger sister was far inferior to her. "
Before Yunxiu finished speaking, Concubine Hui's smile stiffened slightly and she became annoyed.
When talking about Moyaqi's full-moon ceremony, she felt uncomfortable all over and wished it would never be mentioned again.
At this moment, who could fail to hear the sarcasm in Concubine Yi's words?
Even at this time, Guo Luoluo was still sharp-tongued and unforgiving. Not to mention the virtues of a concubine, she didn't even understand the situation clearly.
Guo Luoluo has been tied up with Nara. After all the verbal fight, isn't she the one who suffers?
Concubine Hui quickly regained her smile and said in a gentle voice: "We are all from the same path, why should we flatter each other and become estranged from each other?"
After that, she pointed to the things in the palace servant's hands and said kindly, "This is the red gold lucky lock that I asked someone to make for the Ninth Prince, and the box of gold beads with the golden horse and jade carving. I just let the children play with it and make some noise."
It's either gold or jade, what a wealthy Concubine Hui.
Yunxiu heard Concubine Hui say "people of the same kind" and smiled slightly in her heart. They hadn't even started dating yet, but now they were giving gifts.
It's as if they are afraid that others don't know about the "alliance" between Yanx Palace and Yikun Palace. They are so high-profile. How is this different from Mingzhu's forced buying and selling?
Now that the Imperial Noble Consort has lost her prestige and the Imperial Concubine is too busy to take care of her during her confinement, she really thinks that no one can control her.
"Sister, your intention is good, I appreciate it.
But there are many people in the palace, and if the emperor knew about it, he would think that I am very poor and even took the private money of Concubine Hui. "Yun Xiu smiled and said lightly, "The Empress Dowager likes frugality. If she saw a box full of gold and pearls, I don't know how angry she would be!"
This is almost a blatant statement that she is extravagant and has no sense of frugality.
Concubine Yi is so domineering!
It would have been fine if he had just turned a blind eye to her advances, but he even brought up the Emperor and the Empress Dowager to pressure her.
Concubine Hui was in a state of shock and confusion, and she couldn't figure it out. Guo Luoluo was already trapped, so where did Concubine Yi get the confidence to challenge her? !
"Empress Yi," she suppressed her displeasure, smiled faintly, and her tone was threatening, "They are just some small things, why do you have to bring up such a big issue.
Your brother was personally recommended by my cousin."
Before he could finish his words, someone outside reported that Su Malagu, who served the Empress Dowager, had arrived and wanted to see the Empress regarding important matters.
Yun Xiu had long been tired of hearing this, and after hearing this, she retracted her half-smile and said, "Why don't you come in?"
After that, she looked at Concubine Hui, her peach blossom eyes full of tenderness, and said softly: "Are you tired, sister?
Why not rest your voice and save your strength so that you can continue talking to your sister later."
Concubine Hui's face turned pale. She waved her hand and asked Ying'er and the others to leave with the boxes and cases. She was filled with anger.
Rest her voice. Does Concubine Yi think of her as a storyteller or a juggler?
Over there, Su Malagu was wearing a simple light blue palace dress, as if she had expected Concubine Hui to be here. "This old servant pays respects to Concubine Yi and Concubine Hui."
Those who are attentive can notice that when the words "Empress Hui" were mentioned, the heat in Su Malagu's eyes subsided slightly.
Then she glanced at Concubine Hui and said calmly, "I shouldn't have disturbed the two ladies, but the situation is urgent. The Eighth Prince is missing, and Concubine Liang is at a loss and almost fainted from crying.
The ancestor has ordered that Concubine Hui go to the Cining Palace without delay. Your Majesty, will you follow me?"
Concubine Hui was originally sitting upright on the embroidered cushion, and even though she was filled with anger, there was no sign of it. When she heard the words, her heart skipped a beat. She no longer cared about Yunxiu, and she stood up suddenly, with her face changing completely.
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