The window of Jingren Palace was blown open by the wind—
Qin Jie slowly opened her eyes.
Some old things are fleeting and fleeting, but Qin Xue still remembers the hunt in the thirty-eighth year of Yongchang.
After King Yan's leg was broken, he only lived for less than two days, and immediately afterwards, Concubine Zhuang went crazy.
King Cheng thanked the guests behind closed doors, and Xiao Yu received the support of the cabinet.
Emperor Jiaxuan handed over the case to the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of War, but before the Ministry of Punishment began to investigate, Jing Changyi hanged himself at home, and Jing Concubine died in the harem. In the battle, the emperor did not want to make a big deal, and Jing Changyi was the scapegoat. After all, it was over.
At that time, she was just Princess Jin, and she didn't know the full picture of many things, so she could only guess that what happened that night was either done by the Mu family behind King Cheng or by the Queen Mother Chu.
As for the Empress Dowager Chu.
Xiao Yu and the Empress Dowager Chu are not biological mothers and sons. They are separated by a layer. Although it looks like the mother is kind and filial to the son, she is very clear that Xiao Yu has always disliked the Chu family to take over power and serve hundreds of officials, but King Yan did not say anything. With that sentence, Xiao Yu never thought of making the Chu family bigger.
Qin Xun never imagined that the truth of this matter would be revealed in the first year of Yanxi.
The secret road in the Duke's Mansion actually leads to the abandoned Jing Mansion. Lu Ze got the list of Qi State's meticulous works, and there are also the names of Jing Concubine and Jing Changyi.
Only then did she know that Jing Changyi was her father's man.
What happened after that, she didn't know.
After all, at that time, she had already stepped down from the power of the sixth palace, and Xiao Yu had also banned her feet. In the harem, how could anyone dare to send news to the Kunning Palace...
Just then, a warm palm fell on her waist.
"Awake?" he asked softly.
Qin Jie closed her eyes and tried to erase those dreams and memories. She took a deep breath and turned around and said, "Well, the concubine will get up and wait for His Majesty to change."
She was about to speak, but Xiao Yu took her back and hugged her even tighter. The vernal equinox was not yet here, and the cold wind attacked the muscles, and it was still biting cold. He whispered, "You don't need to sleep a little longer. stand up."
Qin Jie was in his arms and looked up at him.
Xiao Yu was also looking at her.
The person in his arms was only seventeen years old after the new year, and there was a clear spring in his eyes.
Now, he is ten years older than her.
He used to be too greedy. He wanted her to be naive and hoped for her to be sensible, but in this world, how could he have both.
He lowered his head and kissed her eyes.
This time he doesn't ask for anything, that's all.
He hugged him tighter and tighter, Qin Yue's waist was painfully pinched by him, and she didn't dare to say it now, so she had to lean on his chest and let him rub it.
After talking, doing what is done, the moment Xiao Yu got up, Qin Jie still sat up.
Qin Jie tidyed up his clothes for him, and said softly, "Yesterday, the first prince did not leave His Majesty for three words. If His Majesty is free, can you visit him?"
Xiao Yu raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, "What did he say?"
Qin Yu nodded.
"Then I'll go see him."
The door was pushed open with a squeak, and the palace maid who was vigilant immediately bowed down and said softly, "Your Majesty is safe."
Xiao Yu raised his hand and motioned them to go out.
Xiao Yu and Qin Wei walked towards the bed.
At this time, Xiao Yun hadn't woken up yet, and he was running under the quilt. Xiao Yu sat on the edge of the couch and looked at him, and couldn't help but smile.
Seeing that he was sleeping soundly, Qin Jie was actually reluctant to wake him up.
But who told him to yell at his father yesterday.
Qin Jie reached out and stroked his back, softly calling, "Yun'er."
The little prince fell asleep, only frowning and clenching his fists, then released it again, obviously not intending to wake up.
Qin Jie called him again.
In the end, he still slept as deeply as a little pig.
"Okay, let him sleep." Xiao Yu pulled Qin Jie out and said, "I will come to accompany you to have dinner tonight."
Qin Yan said: "Your Majesty is in charge of every day, how can your concubine be good..."
Xiao Yu interrupted her and said, "It's okay, if Concubine Ai has something to do in the future, I will find someone to tell Eunuch Sheng that I will come."
Qin Yu was slightly startled.
In the past, there were no outsiders in the palace, and he always called her A Ling as he did in the palace. If there were outsiders, he would call her Empress.
Aifei.
She only heard him call Li Yuan like this.
Xiao Yu sat down and walked towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
After breakfast, Zhu Xin said: "Master, the Empress Dowager has suffered a serious illness again, so please forgive me, but there is a new tea from Concubine Liu, please come over and sit down."
Speaking of Concubine Liu, Qin Xue suddenly remembered the cloth that Liu Guyang had sent that day.
"Zhu Xin, hurry up and dress me up. Concubine Liu is not looking for me. Today I have to go to Yikun Palace to thank you."
Liu Guyang is the daughter of Liu Wenshi, the chief assistant of the cabinet. Although she is not very good-looking, she is known as the first talented woman. Unlike Li Yuan and Xue Lanyi, Liu Guyang not only does not compete for favor, but also always treats Li Yuan and Xue Lanyi. People scoffed.
Three years ago, the Kunning Palace was more lively than anywhere else. Either Li Yuan came to cry, or Xue Lanyi came to take grievances. After she had appeased one, she appeased the other one, while Liu Guyang watched the excitement and sneered from time to time.
Qin Wei pulled up a simple bun, put on her clothes, and walked towards the Yikun Palace.
"My concubine, please give my concubine your peace." Qin Yue said.
"No ceremony." Concubine Liu said, "Qin Jieyu, sit down."
Qin Xie sat next to Concubine Liu.
After a while, the sound of tea boiling sounded, Concubine Liu raised her hand to pour tea, gave her a cup, and said, "This is the Longjing that was just delivered, Qin Jieyu has a taste."
Qin Wei took it with both hands, "Thank you, Niangniang."
Qin Jie said again: "The concubine received the cloth sent by the empress. She should have come to thank her early in the morning, but she came late. I hope the empress don't blame me."
"It doesn't matter, you have worked hard to serve His Majesty, and the First Prince has to take care of you. It's the same when you come." Concubine Liu said with a smile.
Qin Jie said, "The lady in charge of the Sixth Palace didn't say it's hard work, how can the concubine say it's hard work?"
"Okay, let's not talk about this." Concubine Liu said: "Qin Jieyu has come, would you like to play chess with this palace?"
Qin Xue said: "Chen and concubine are naturally willing."
The inside of Yikun Palace was filled with smoke, and after two hours, Qin Jie put down Baizi and said, "Chen and concubine admit defeat."
"It's just to pass the time, no matter if we win or lose, we'll do it another day." Concubine Liu smiled and said, "Zhiyuan, go and wrap up those dragon wells in this palace and bring them to Qin Jieyu."
After Qin Xie left, Concubine Liu looked at her back and murmured, "Her style of chess matches my mind."
The palace maid Zhiyuan said, "Why is the maiden being so kind to this Qin Jieyu?"
Concubine Liu looked at the chessboard and said, "Okay? Which concubine's palace have you seen that lacks something? This palace is not good to her, this palace wants her to accept this love."
From Concubine Liu's point of view, to compete with Concubine Favorite for favor, a stupid word should be added on top of that stupid word.
She is now a concubine, and with Qin Xue's status, she can't surpass her no matter what. She is favored right now, and it is to win her over. If she falls out of favor one day, it will not affect her very much.
She whispered: "Life is like chess, it's always good to be able to take two moves, but this palace is betting that she will be long in Japan."
When Qin Wei just left the Yikun Palace and walked through the Qianqiu Pavilion, sooner or later, she just bumped into face to face with Xue Lanyi.
Qin Xue said politely, "I have seen Concubine Xue's concubine."
Xue Lanyi said, "Where did Qin Jieyu go?"
Qin Wei said, "My concubine just went to the Yikun Palace."
Concubine Xue chuckled and looked down at her, but she didn't tell her to get up.
Qin Xie didn't move, she was very respectful, so that people couldn't pick the wrong place at all.
After the birds on the tree had stopped talking, Concubine Xue said lightly, "Qin Jieyu, after entering this harem, it has been a long time for decades. "
"You have a favorite now, and you have never tasted all the flavors of life. It's like stepping into a reed, I don't know the depth, but you have to know that you can drink the tea that is not given to you." Concubine Xue smiled and said: "Through the dynasties, the harem has The flowers here are not ever red, and there will be another general election three years later, and the newcomers will enter the palace one after another, and the land of Dazhou is vast, how can Qin Jieyu be sure that His Majesty can't find the second you?"
Concubine Xue knew how to stimulate women in the harem. She deliberately said: "You are not the first favored person in this harem, nor will you be the last one. Concubine Li's favor has even flourished one after another. My mother's family has gained prestige in Korea, but what about now?"
Qin Ei nodded and said, "What the niece said, the ministers and concubines will definitely remember them in their hearts."
"As soon as the spring breeze arrives, it will be the palace test." Concubine Xue said with a smile: "I told my sister last time, and my sister will think about it carefully, think ahead, and avoid regrets."
Concubine Xue left with a chuckle, and Qingyue whispered in her ear: "Niangniang, you put your words so clearly... Aren't you afraid that she will bite back?"
"You can't avoid fishy when you put the fish basket in your hand. It's okay. If you don't say it, she will become a member of the Yikun Palace."
Qingyue said again: "But she is raising the eldest prince, after all, she is different from others."
Concubine Xue smiled contemptuously, "As far as the Qin family's abilities are concerned, my father has no real power, and my elder brother is a businessman who participates in martial arts halfway. Unless Your Majesty wants to be a stupefied ruler, she will end up being named Zhaoyi, and the Liu family's old man is stubborn. Like a stinky stone, she cannot be trusted at all. If she does not rely on me today, she will beg me in the future. The Su family is treasonous, and the identity of the eldest prince is already embarrassing. Do you really think that His Majesty will let his only son choose the Qin family as his mother's family? How old is the prince, this palace is betting on the variables of the future."
Qingyue bowed her head and said, "This servant is stupid."
Concubine Xue pulled her hair down and said, "Let's go."
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Qin Wei returned to Jingren Palace and lay on the bed. She suddenly felt that this concubine was no easier than the queen.
After all, she didn't have to greet Xue Lanyi before.
After a while, the eldest prince pushed open the door and entered.
Da Da's footsteps are from far to near, and the speed is extremely fast.
He placed his wrist on the couch, raised his left leg and climbed up, pulling Qin Yan's hair and calling out to A-Niang and A-Niang.
Qin Jie sat up and pulled him onto her body.
Xiao Yun said to Qin Xun, "Mammy said, the royal father came to see me."
Qin Xie nodded and said, "Yeah."
Xiao Yun didn't see anyone, so he said eagerly, "Then, will the royal father come?"
Qin Yu sighed and said, "Yes."
She remembered that he said he was coming for dinner.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the voice fell, Eunuch Sheng sent a message, "Your Majesty has something important tonight, so I won't come here first."