That night, Feng Sheng slept soundly.
Early the next morning, she went to the palace, using the pretext of meeting the queen.
In any case, empress Chen is also the aunt in the middle palace, and Feng Sheng excuses that she has not returned to her natal family for many years. This time she went south to visit relatives, no matter what, she should go to see the empress when she came back.
The Kunning Palace is the same as before, even because of Empress Chen's secluded residence, there is a feeling of neglect in the family.
Feng Sheng entered along the Kunning Gate, and saw that the flowers in the flower garden in the courtyard had long since withered, the vermilion columns under the corners of the cornices were faintly mottled, and the yellow glazed tiles were also darkened.
Hearing that Princess Wei came to visit the queen, Fu Chun came out to welcome her in.
Empress Chen was dressed plainly, her face was peaceful and serene, and her eyes looking at Feng Sheng contained pity and compassion.
It seems that the past few years of devoting herself to practicing Buddhism has indeed changed Empress Chen's temperament. Is it just that a stubborn person can change so easily? If it really changed, why did King Hui never stop
In an instant Feng Sheng felt dazed again, it doesn't matter whether she believes in Empress Chen's change, as long as outsiders believe it, even if the whole world doesn't believe it, so what, what the Holy Majesty wants is only an attitude of Empress Chen.
Now that she has given her attitude, that's fine.
"Concubine Wei, get up, I'm afraid the imperial concubine will feel sorry for you if you just kneel like this. I still have morning lessons to finish, so I won't keep you any longer."
Looking at Empress Chen's calm face, Feng Sheng still couldn't calm down. No matter how well she pretended, how could she be completely calm when facing one of her biggest enemies.
But that's fine, just like Empress Chen agrees with her, both parties understand that this is a play, and it's over after the scene is dealt with.
"In this case, the daughter-in-law will not bother the queen mother much."
Feng Sheng walked out of the gate of this palace, still feeling a pair of eyes looking at her from behind, she laughed a little, and left Kunning Palace.
Go to Xianfu Palace again.
In Xianfu Palace, Imperial Concubine Li received a report that Princess Wei asked to see her. She also thought that Feng Sheng might be looking for her for something, and after sitting down, the two of them got down to business.
When mentioning Jingshengzhai and Yanchun Pavilion, Imperial Concubine Li subconsciously smiled wryly, and Feng Sheng's eyes glanced at this emotion, and doubts abounded in her heart.
"Are you trying to stir up a fight between the two?" Li Huangguifei asked.
Feng Sheng nodded: "Rather than just sit back and watch King Hui take advantage of Qingchen, it's better to find something for him to do. Not to mention how many real talents and knowledge these Taoists have, but if they can win the favor of their father, they must have their own. Unique. They are all Taoist priests. They know themselves and the enemy. Instead of us meddling in, it is better to use our strengths. And the daughter-in-law has another matter, which is just an idea for the time being. It is necessary to find out the origin of Qingfeng Daoist before making a decision. "
"Well, let me handle this matter."
After a pause, Imperial Concubine Li smiled wryly again: "Actually, this matter is more or less related to me."
Feng Sheng looked over suspiciously, and the noble concubine Li Huang didn't hide it from her, and gave a general account of the future.
This is also related to the fact that Imperial Concubine Li discovered that Emperor Jianping had a small erythema on his lower limbs. At that time, only Imperial Concubine Li and Wei Wang knew about it.
For this reason, King Wei also specially asked Wang Taiyi to feel the pulse of Emperor Jianping to confirm this matter.
Afterwards, the imperial concubine kept silent. At that time, Feng Sheng was pregnant and her energy was low, so she didn't care about this matter.
The matter was so settled, and it was never mentioned after that.
Who would have thought that imperial concubine Li couldn't help it all of a sudden, and privately advised Emperor Jianping to stay away from these Taoist priests, and taking too much of those pills was not suitable for the dragon's body.
Because of this matter, Imperial Concubine Li angered Emperor Jianping, but because the two had a dispute in the bedroom at the time, this matter was not publicized.
Unexpectedly, there were spies from Kunning Palace in Xianfu Palace, who disclosed this matter to the Zhonggong family. It was only after King Hui introduced Qing Chenzi to Emperor Jianping that the imperial concubine Li knew that there were spies in her palace.
Afterwards, the spies were naturally found out, but things had already happened.
On the surface, the dispute didn't seem to affect Emperor Jianping's love for Concubine Lihuang, but because of the appearance of Qing Chenzi, Emperor Jianping gradually favored King Hui, and even became indifferent to Xianfu Palace.
Imperial Concubine Li was wronged, and she was not as caring about Emperor Jianping as before.
There are not many people who know about it, only a few, and Qianru is one of them. Otherwise, she would not have said those words to Feng Sheng at the risk of disrespect yesterday, probably because she was afraid that Imperial Concubine Li would keep fighting with Emperor Jianping on this matter, and that it would be easy for others.
"Qianru is also worried that I have been having trouble with His Majesty, but this kind of thing..." At the end of the speech, Concubine Li Huang felt bitter.
Feng Sheng sighed, of course she understood the crux of the imperial concubine's heart.
When she first found out about it, she felt it was very difficult.
Emperor Jianping was not an ordinary person, but a majestic king of a country. After sitting on top of ten thousand people for a long time, it was inevitable that he would be self-willed, and it would be difficult for him to listen to others.
As she thought before, did Emperor Jianping not know the harm of erysipelas
But since he chose to try, he must have his own ideas.
At this time, it is tricky to persuade or not to persuade.
Persuade him, it may annoy him; if you don't persuade him, Lihuang Guifei was born under his reliance, and now the reserve position has not been determined, if Emperor Jianping has something to do, she will only take advantage of the middle palace.
Moreover, as an imperial concubine, she should naturally report her loyalty to the emperor.
It's like the straight minister who dares to speak out, who knows what he can't do but does it, and knows what he can't say but also says it. If I don't talk about it now, I can still get stability, but if Emperor Jianping suddenly repents one day, or if Emperor Jianping finds out, Emperor Li knows clearly, but pretends not to know.
At that time, Lihuang Guifei will only get divorced from Emperor Jianping.
In fact, after all these years, Feng Sheng could also see that the reason why Imperial Concubine Li was able to favor the Six Palaces was precisely because she had gained a bit of the emperor's sincerity.
Since it is the king's heart that is seeking, then there are some things that you know you can't do, but you have to do it.
And the imperial concubine is probably a little panicked now.
After all, it is clear that Qingchenzi has won the favor of Emperor Jianping, and even King Hui has risen. On the contrary, Xianfu Palace has been treated coldly, and King Wei's future in Shanxi is uncertain.
Feng Sheng looked at the bitterness on Concubine Li's face, held her hand and patted it: "Mother Concubine, don't worry, those treacherous villains let him jump up and down, as long as you stay steady, you won't be afraid."
Hold on
Of course the imperial concubine also knows that she should be stable, after all, the Holy Majesty loves her unabated, she is still the imperial concubine who favors the sixth palace in front of people, but only she knows all about the empress.
"Since you've done it, don't regret it. Now that the empress stays at home, you are the imperial concubine in charge of the six palaces. Yu Gong, the father is the emperor, and you are the minister. The king's stability is related to the country and the country; Yu private, the father The Emperor is the Husband Lord, and you are his concubine, so it is right for you to care about his dragon body and health. Since you are right in public and private, then you are right."
Seeing Feng Sheng's eloquent words, Imperial Concubine Li's bitterness remained undiminished, on the contrary, she felt a little more helpless.
"You are such a silly child. You are right in public and private, but don't forget the Sacred Heart."
Those who can win the Sacred Heart will be invincible.
The imperial concubine Lihuang had tasted the sweetness of it, so she naturally knew its strength.
Every person must have likes and dislikes. Those courtiers who dare to speak out and contradict the emperor repeatedly, does the emperor not know their intentions
"So for the sake of the Sacred Heart, you should be more firm in your position. The world hates people who are not firm in their positions. The so-called grass on the wall, the wind blows to both sides. If you can fall to one side, you can naturally fall to the other side. Avoiding harm is a human instinct, but it can be easily changed, wouldn't it make people feel insincere?"
Concubine Li Huang looked at Feng Sheng's shining eyes, and the problem that had troubled her for a long time was instantly resolved.
Yes, she should be firm in her position, even if she gets disliked, she should not change her tune. Because she is the imperial concubine who is only for His Majesty, she dares to speak out for His Majesty's health and well-being. No matter how you look at it, she has done the right thing.
Even if it is His Majesty, as long as she sticks to her own point of view, even if His Majesty feels her sincerity, he will not hate her. It was just that if she saw that His Majesty favored Qing Chenzi and Hui Wang, she easily changed her tone, and that would make His Majesty really dislike her.
After figuring this out, Imperial Concubine Li suddenly became more energetic, and repeatedly patted Feng Sheng's hand and said she was smart.
She seemed to be in a hurry to do something, and she promised Feng Sheng that she would ask someone to investigate the matter between Taoist Master Qingfeng and Qing Chenzi, but Feng Sheng saw the situation and excused that there were a lot of things to do in the mansion to leave. Imperial Concubine Li didn't keep her either, and asked Qianru to send her out, while she ordered her personal maid to help her dress up.
Not long after Feng Sheng left, Imperial Concubine Li led people to Qianqing Palace.
The snow has not yet melted, and the imperial concubine Li Huang sits in a warm sedan chair.
When the warm sedan chair arrived in front of the Qianqing Palace, the eunuch who was guarding outside the palace saw him and hurriedly ran over with his waist bowed.
"It's such a cold day, why is the imperial concubine here now? Your Majesty is discussing state affairs with Mr. Pei. Why don't you have someone serve you in the Xinuang Pavilion to keep warm?"
There is no such treatment for other concubines, only this imperial concubine who is over forty years old is still honored and favored, and she is the most favored concubine in the sixth palace. Moreover, the Lihuang noble concubine came to Qianqing Palace and was considered familiar with the way. She had been treated like this a long time ago, and it was not considered arrogance.
"Thank you, Prince."
Wang Cheng immediately smiled so that his face turned into a chrysanthemum, and said: "I don't want to be your mother's thank you, Mr. Fu has already explained it. Others are fine. You must be careful to serve you when you come, so as not to be known by your majesty as a slave." If you don’t care enough to serve, punish your slaves.”
While speaking, Wang Cheng had already helped Concubine Lihuang, who was wearing a cloak, go inside.
There are East and West Nuan Pavilions in Qianqing Palace. The East Nuan Pavilion was used by Emperor Jianping to summon ministers to discuss matters, and the West Nuan Pavilion was used for practicing calligraphy, painting and daily life in his spare time.
The Xinuang Pavilion is also a place familiar to Concubine Lihuang, so Qianru asked the waiter to take off her outer cloak, and she went to sit on the big kang near the south window.
A little eunuch brought tea and fruit, but Li Huang Guifei didn't let anyone serve her, leaving Qianru standing by the door, and everyone retreated.
After waiting until almost noon, Imperial Concubine Li was a little sleepy and fell asleep leaning on the pillow.
When Emperor Jianping came in, he saw this picture of a beauty sleeping. He waved his hands behind his back to tell people not to disturb the imperial concubine's sleep, and went to sit on the kang opposite.
Concubine Li Huang felt in a daze that someone was watching her, and opened her eyes to see Emperor Jianping sitting opposite.
"The concubine lost her temper."
She hurried down to salute, but was held down by Emperor Jianping.
"Why are you here at this time?"
Emperor Jianping was diligent in government affairs, and he usually dealt with government affairs in the morning, and no one would dare to come to see him at this time unless he had something important to do.
"Yesterday, Chenqie asked someone to stew a cup of Gastrodia elata stewed squab. It was simmered for eight hours without water. If it continued to simmer, it would be too hot, so I hurried over with the soup, forgetting the time."
Seeing her lowered eyebrows and smiling, Emperor Jianping felt a little bit wronged, knowing what it was for, so he didn't say much, but ordered someone to bring the soup brought by the imperial concubine.
Although Emperor Jianping didn't say anything, this is a great honor for the concubines. There are countless concubines in the harem who cook soup for Emperor Jianping, but few can make him drink it.
In particular, Emperor Jianping always paid attention to the way of keeping in good health, and it will soon be said that lunch is about to be given. Drinking soup before lunch will not eat much food later, but Emperor Jianping still agrees, this is petting.
In the small sweet white porcelain soup pot, the meat and medicinal materials have been stewed, leaving only half of the soup.
Fu Lu poured out the soup with his own hands, which happened to be a small bowl. Emperor Jianping held the small bowl and scooped up the soup with a spoon to drink.
The imperial concubine looked at it with her hands on her cheeks, her brows and eyes were full of smiles.
Mingming is not too young, but she looks like a little girl in private, but few people can see this side.
On Emperor Jianping's wrist was a string of agarwood and nanmu wood, and a bright yellow necklace was half-hung on the Kang table, and the imperial concubine touched the necklace with her fingertips boredly.
The thin white fingertips, like green onions, circled around Yingluo, tighter and tighter, and Emperor Jianping's wrist was pulled once, then again.
He glanced at her.
"tasty?"
A bowl of soup had been cleaned, Emperor Jianping threw the bowl on the tray held by the eunuch, and then he was free to rub her temples.
The imperial concubine took advantage of the situation and snuggled up to her.
Seeing this, Fu Lu hurriedly made a gesture, and everyone in the room withdrew without a sound.
"You haven't said whether it's good or not." There was an indistinct coquettishness in the voice, a little bit of reluctance.
He glanced at her: "It's not good, I drank it all?!"
Then she seemed satisfied, snuggled up on the bright yellow dragon robe and smiled, Emperor Jianping grasped her waist familiarly, and tightened it tightly so that she would not fall off.
So far, the estrangement caused by the quarrel disappeared completely, she didn't say anything, he didn't say anything, they both seemed to understand that the incident was over.
There are earth dragons in the warm pavilion, and a charcoal fire is also burned.
It was so warm that the imperial concubine was a little soft, leaning against Emperor Jianping's arms without even bothering to move.
After all, he felt a little uneasy, unconsciously drawing a dragon pattern on his chest with his slender fingertips, and whispered: "I still don't think that thing can be eaten."
Emperor Jianping sighed, looked at her hair with deep eyes: "I know."
"Then you still..."
Emperor Jianping straightened his waist, and said: "You haven't had your lunch yet, I will pass it on to you, and I will use it here."
It was obvious that he was changing the subject, and the imperial concubine couldn't bring it up again. She knew in her heart that the matter was over, but she didn't know what he was thinking.
But it was good anyway, at least the Sacred Heart was still in her hands.
The author has something to say: Ah, I want to change the name of the female teacher. I have struggled with this name for a long time. I have to think about it after a while. How about calling it "Feng Xing"