Emperor Zongwen gave birth to many sons before, but most of them died young. The only ones who survived were the eldest prince, the third prince and the eighth prince. Feng Juoran was the youngest prince, and the second and third princes born after him were all Princess, now the two princes who are in power are each facing fifty pieces, and the life or death of the last one is unknown.
Emperor Zongwen's intentions were unclear. In this case, there was a letter in the palace, which had not had any pregnancy training for a long time. For a while, all parties secretly speculated that if Concubine Jade gave birth to a little prince, things would be a little uncomfortable in the future. It's easy to say, maybe the matter of choosing one of these ten dozen thirteen princes will also change!
As soon as the news of Concubine Jade's pregnancy came out, the Queen Mother, who had been in Cining Palace for a long time, had been lingering on the bed. She stood up and told the emperor that she didn't know what he said. He only knew that Emperor Zongwen left Cining Palace and immediately removed Concubine Yu from the cold palace. He was released and returned to the original Caiwei Palace.
Caiwei Palace, which had been deserted for a while, immediately regained its bustle, which was in sharp contrast to the Queen's Tianfeng Palace, which had become cold.
The emperor's rewards came like flowing water, and the entire harem seemed to be excited in Caiwei Palace.
Concubine Jade is pregnant, and the meaning in this is enough for those old ministers to taste it!
In Tianfeng Palace
The queen lit three sticks of incense and bowed respectfully in front of the Buddha. She was dressed in pure clothes, which made her no longer young face look more kind and peaceful. Through the clear smoke, the queen's face was indifferent. Not even a little anxious, but actually a little detached and indifferent.
"Queen, the Duke of Dingguo has sent some treasures from the Buddha. Do you think..." The palace maid Yan Miao came in holding a jade basin and asked hesitantly because she disturbed the incense offering in the palace.
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The queen's eyes turned around and fell on the jade basin in her hand, which was covered with red velvet cloth. Inside the bright red velvet were three palm-sized Buddha images. They were not too big, but their eyebrows and eyes were delicate. You could tell at a glance that they were carved. The person's skills are extraordinary, making a Buddha statue of this size lifelike, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, which is very pleasing to the eye.
In particular, one of the emerald-green Buddha statues has warm brows and eyes. When you look closely, you find that the eyes are actually filled with a kind of ink-colored cat's eye stone. The shining light is natural when it flashes, and it is completely integrated with the jade base, just like Tiancheng, people will know the extraordinaryness of the Buddha statue at a glance.
This kind of Buddha statue is a real fine product, and it is really impossible to get it unless it is from a wealthy family.
"What did Duke Dingguo say?" the queen asked calmly.
"The Duke sent someone to tell him that this Buddha statue had been consecrated by the abbot of Bao'en Temple as ordered by the empress, and had been enshrined in front of the Buddha. If it were sent to Concubine Su's palace, it would definitely eclipse the other Buddha statues." Miao explained what the people sent by Duke Dingguo had to say.
Although I didn't understand what the Queen meant specifically, I respectfully followed the Queen's message.
"Then send it to Concubine Su's Palace, and tell her that this is my wish, and ask her to organize concubines at all levels to pray for the Queen Mother, and also show filial piety on my behalf. I have thanked her first. ." The queen said calmly, her eyes fell on the Buddha statue, and her eyes flashed a bit coldly.
Leading women at all levels to pray for the Queen Mother, this was a blessing that only a queen like herself enjoyed. Concubine Su didn't even refuse, and accepted it happily. She didn't know if she was destined to enjoy that honor!
"Yes, where is the Queen Mother?" Yansha was thinking about it while holding the basin, when she suddenly remembered this matter and asked.
A trace of annoyance flashed in the Queen's eyes. The fifth princess's misstep in this matter was all because of the Queen Mother. She thought that her only daughter would be plotted by this old temptress to get married, and to marry an unworthy prince. The look on the Queen's face There is no way to maintain peace.
If some people in Duke Dingguo's palace had not turned against the Queen Mother, no one would have revealed that the fifth princess had used people to burn down Bai Yihao's mansion, nor would the fifth princess have been plotted immediately after her miscalculation; if the Queen Mother had not been in the palace If you pretend to be ill, you won't be punished by the emperor openly, and even your power in charge of the harem will be weakened.
Thinking of this, the queen's heart was filled with anger.
We are all daughters of Duke Dingguo, and she knows more or less what the Queen Mother thinks, but in the past she didn't care. Prince Ning Fengjue was really sent away so far, and it would be a problem to come back. There was no guarantee that Yan would be offended. The emperor, it is possible to cut him off directly, but it is absolutely impossible to fight for the throne.
Therefore, she never cared about the Queen Mother!
Having been living in the deep palace, she certainly knew Emperor Zongwen's attitude of keeping a distance from the Queen Mother. Although she looked respectful on the surface, she didn't really take it to heart. Fortunately, the Queen Mother was also very knowledgeable about affairs and did not dictate matters in the harem. , she, the queen, has always made the final decision in this harem. The queen mother is not only her aunt, but also her mother-in-law. There is no strong relationship between the two of them, and their relationship has always been harmonious.
But it's different now. The eldest brother faintly revealed the news that Prince Ning was about to return, and the Queen Mother became restless. The following series of actions drew the Queen into it. With the Queen's temperament, how could she not be hostile to the Queen Mother.
There was real opposition between the two palaces.
"Did Duke Dingguo talk about Prince Ning?" the queen pondered for a moment and asked.
She suspected that Feng Jue had really gone to Beijing, but her elder brother said that there was no investigation into this matter. If this was true, why was there any movement in the Queen Mother's Cining Palace? This time, even Concubine Yu's pregnancy was taken care of. The Queen would not forget it. This woman, Concubine Yu, caused a quarrel between the Fifth Princess and Princess Anping. She not only lost face but also lost the emperor's favor.
If it hadn't happened like this before, the fifth princess wouldn't have taken the risk. Then a series of things happened. She didn't have time to take action against the jade concubine in the cold palace. She didn't expect that this woman actually thought of coming out on her own. Why didn't the queen grit her teeth in hatred
"Dong Guo said that there is still no information, so don't worry, if there is any information, it will be sent to the palace immediately." Yan Miao replied.
"Go down. If anyone comes from Duke Ding's mansion, report it to me immediately."
"Yes, your Majesty." Yanmiao responded and retreated. Then she suddenly stopped at the door and said, "My Majesty, Concubine Wen wants to see you."
"If you don't see me, just say that I am busy worshiping Buddha and have no thoughts." The queen's cold voice came from inside.
"Yes, slave, let's talk to her now."
In the palace of Concubine Su
Looking at such a beautiful Buddha statue sent by the emperor, Concubine Su's bright face showed a bit of gloom. She stared at the Buddha statue in front of her, as if she wanted to see some cracks and flaws on it, but she was completely flawless. After seeing it, this Buddha statue is a real treasure, more than twice as good as the ones she collected.
Putting them all together, people would only pay attention to the Buddha statues sent by the queen, and the few of her own became the companion shirts. How could Concubine Su bear it? She finally had a chance to get ahead, but she still had to be suppressed under the queen. This She couldn't bear the tone any longer.
"Someone is coming."
"Yes, empress." Someone had already responded intelligently.
"Go, let my mother-in-law search for rare Buddha statues. It's not a treasure. I don't want it. Tell them that money is not an issue. As long as I find a treasure that is better than the queen, I will be rewarded greatly." Concubine Su said angrily. commanded.
How could she lose to the queen.
And she was a queen who had been reprimanded by the emperor.
If the job of praying for the Queen Mother is outstanding, the Queen has promised herself that she will help the Queen manage the harem in the future. Such rights were only available to the Queen in the past. Even if she was a noble concubine, she would just watch.
Thinking that she had given birth to the emperor's first son, who was good-looking and well-mannered, Concubine Su felt that she was no weaker than the queen. The only thing that the queen was better than her was her position in the middle palace, but she was a real person. After giving birth to the eldest son of the emperor, the person most likely to inherit the throne in the future is of course his own son. If his son becomes the emperor, he will be the legitimate queen mother, and the position of queen should have been his long ago.
Because she was born with Feng Juexuan, Concubine Su was always very casual with the Queen in the palace. She was the eldest prince's biological mother, and the Queen really couldn't do anything to her, so everyone in the harem knew that Concubine Su was very arrogant, even the Queen's He may not necessarily give her face, or even if he does, he will stab her with some cold words.
At this time, if you can get a unique opportunity to shine, there will be no queen.
The Queen is on the decline now. Of course, Concubine Su will not let the Queen get her glory. This Buddha statue of hers must be more precious than the Queen's anyway.
Her natal family is a nouveau riche. Being nouveau riche does not mean that they have no money, but it lacks deep connections in power. She is not afraid of spending money, as long as she can truly dominate the queen.
"Yes, your Majesty." The people who were following Concubine Su certainly knew what Concubine Su meant, and hurriedly responded and left to find someone.
No matter what, you have to find a Buddha statue that is better than the Queen's, so that the Queen will be happy.
By praying for the Queen Mother, the Queen and Concubine Su were competing with each other in the palace.
There are also people competing outside the palace.
Early in the morning, Mo Xueqiong came to Mo Xuetong's Qingwei Garden.
Mo Xuetong had stood up and was combing her long hair in front of the dressing table. Mo Lan used a jade bone comb to comb her long hair. The strands of black hair were very beautiful.
"Third sister, it's too late to get up here." Mo Xueqiong walked in with a smile.
After she got married to Mo Xuemin, Mo Huawen also released her, but he specifically told her not to hang out in front of others. Although the matter between her and Sima Lingyun didn't work out, her reputation was still somewhat bad. She just had to wait for time. After a long time, people forgot about it and then he reappeared in front of everyone. The outside world only announced that the fourth lady of Mo Mansion was sick.
"Fourth sister got up really early." Mo Xuetong smiled through the mirror. She didn't think that this bitter concubine came to show her kindness early in the morning.
She has not forgotten the last time she and Mo Xuemin worked together!
Mo Xueqiong is not a good person. She was also behind the old lady's ruin of her reputation last time! I don’t know why today.
"Eldest sister is coming home today. Let's go over and see her early. We haven't seen her in the past few days. I wonder how the eldest sister is doing at Zhenguo Hou Mansion?" Mo Xueqiong had an innocent smile on her face, but her appearance was a bit calculating. A bit of sarcastic light flashed between her eyes from time to time, making it difficult for people to believe that this day was a true reflection of her.
Want to meet Mo Xuemin
Mo Xuetong sneered. Mo Xuemin's situation in the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion had just been heard. I heard that bursts of laughter could be heard in Mo Xueqiong's yard. It was obvious that Mo Xueqiong had never really given up. Could it be that she still doesn't give up until now? Thinking of a plan to marry into the prince's mansion in Zhenguo.
"Father said that when eldest sister and eldest brother-in-law come in, he will call us later and let us go to mother's place first." Mo Xuetong smiled softly and said unhurriedly. Mo Xueqiong didn't know what she was thinking. Yes, it's just my daughter's house who hasn't left the court yet. Why do I want to go directly there
Not only did he lose his etiquette, but he also lacked discipline.
"Yes, I just want to go to mother's place with you. Third sister, you'd better hurry up. Mother got up early." Seeing Mo Xuetong reminding herself of her daughter's family's identity, a trace of hatred flashed in Mo Xueqiong's eyes. He was surprised, but he immediately put on a smile, spoke quickly, and spoke politely and intimately, as if he had come here specially to wait for Mo Xuetong.
What kind of tricks is Mo Xueqiong going to do today!
Mo Xuetong smiled and nodded, her eyes lowered and fell on the handkerchief of ice silk in Mo Xueqiong's hand. The handkerchief was very beautiful. There was a beautiful peony on the pure blue background. The peony was in bud. When it is released, a hint of shyness is revealed, making people feel that this veil is like a slender woman, exuding watery tenderness, which is very attractive.
"Fourth sister, this veil is really pretty." Mo Xuetong's lips curved into a soft smile.
"Oh, my aunt specially asked me to bring it." Mo Xueqiong subconsciously retracted her hand, hid the handkerchief under her sleeve, and explained with a smile on her face.
Mo Xuetong knew that there was only one place that had ice silk handkerchiefs of this kind and this kind of color, and that was the palace!
Unexpectedly, I, a concubine, was so capable that she hooked up with someone in the palace before leaving home! The smile on the lips is cold and distant... (To be continued)