Fengqi Palace
Since Concubine Zhao woke up, she locked herself in the room, and even Madam Yu couldn't visit her. She sat on the couch and meditated all day long. She lost a lot of weight and her face was pale.
"Nurse Yu..." Princess Chaoyi knew in her heart that Concubine Zhao couldn't accept this reality, and felt sorry for Concubine Zhao very much for a while.
Nanny Yu also aged a lot overnight, "I didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly decree to deprive the empress of the throne, and at this critical moment, it would be a big blow to the empress."
Suffering from the pain of losing a child just now, and in a blink of an eye, even her husband who has been with her for many years is also abandoned. How can Queen Zhao bear this
Princess Chaoxi stood outside the door, "Forget it, let the concubine mother be alone at this time, it will be fine when the concubine mother thinks about it."
Aunt Yu hesitated to speak, but saw Princess Chaoji's eyes move slightly, and after a few instructions, she left Fengqi Palace and went to the East Palace.
Concubine Yun has been copying scriptures quietly these days, and she has already finished copying a large stack on the table, and she is still copying non-stop.
"Your Majesty, take a break, you've been writing for three hours, and it's time for you to take a break." Cen Momo urged.
In the past few days, Concubine Yun has been like a different person, sitting on a chair for a whole day, burying her head in copying scriptures, sometimes not saying a word, only saying hello to Queen Mother Song sooner or later, and chatting with Queen Mother Song for a few words , As soon as I came back, I sat at the table and didn't rest until I was really tired and tired.
Concubine Yun Zhe hummed lightly, rubbed her sore wrist, she could hardly lift it up, but the meditation scriptures on the table were more and more scrawled, betraying Concubine Yun Zhe's restless heart.
In the past few days, what Concubine Yun has thought about the most is that face, which keeps changing. From the beginning, she couldn't tell who was who, but later she figured it all out.
Concubine Yun Ze forced herself to calm down, one was gentle and the other was ruthless, but it was that stern face that appeared the most, which made her obsessed.
"Your Majesty, Princess Chaoji is coming to the East Palace." Cen Momo said suddenly.
Consort Yun frowned upon hearing this, "What is she here for?"
"Your Majesty, Princess Chaoxi went to Zhao's house a few hours ago. She cut off the limbs of the eldest wife of the Zhao family, injured Miss Zhao, and ruined Miss Zhao's appearance. The old lady Zhao fainted out of anger. In the past, what is strange is that instead of severely punishing Princess Chaoyi, the emperor conferred the title of Auntie Ye as Mrs. Jin, and gave her a grand funeral."
What Cen Momo couldn't figure out was, since Emperor Xiyue despised Queen Zhao and demoted her to be Concubine Zhao, why did he still favor the Zhao family.
So many things happened on this day, it was really puzzling. First, Empress Zhao had a miscarriage, the empress was deprived of her title, and Aunt Ye was conferred as Mrs. Jin. It became more and more complicated.
Consort Yun pursed her lips tightly, and when she rolled her eyes, she probably guessed the purpose of Princess Chaoji's visit, "Please invite her to the side hall."
"Your Majesty..." Nurse Cen was a little worried, for fear that Princess Chaoji would be unfavorable to Concubine Yunce.
"Don't worry, there is no conflict of interest between Bengong and Chaoqi, she will not mess around, Concubine Zhao was demoted, and she is the daughter that my uncle has raised for many years, and my uncle cares about the old love most, and my uncle will not deny her as a daughter of."
Nurse Cen immediately understood the intention of Princess Chaoji's visit, to ask Concubine Yun to go to the Empress Dowager Song to intercede.
"Don't worry, Mammy, I understand everything and won't disobey my grandmother. We live together in the palace, and Chao Mo is my uncle's beloved daughter. How can I turn a blind eye to it?"
Although Concubine Yun Ze said so, she didn't think so in her heart.
The Empress Dowager Song is old, how long will she be able to protect her, not to mention Concubine Yun is married, and she is the Prince's concubine in name.
It's just that after thousands of calculations, the twins disrupted the plan. Calculating the time, it will be the prince's wedding in three days.
The more Yun Fangfei thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, but she didn't show it in front of Mammy Cen.
When Cen Momo heard this, she nodded, helped Concubine Yun to take care of it, and followed her to the side hall.
"I've seen the princess." Consort Yun slightly bent over and saluted.
Princess Chaoyi stepped forward to personally help Concubine Yun, "Cousin Yunle, you don't need to be polite, I have something I want to talk to my cousin alone..."
Concubine Yun Zhe took a step back, distanced herself from Princess Chaoji, and glanced at Madam Cen, "Make some new tea that my grandmother gave you yesterday, and make some green plum cake and pea yellow."
Nurse Cen quickly glanced at the two of them, then nodded, "Yes, I'm going right now, old slave."
Soon there were only two people left in the room, and Princess Zhaoxi took a deep breath, lifted her skirt and knelt in front of Concubine Yun, Concubine Yun pretended to be surprised, "What is the princess doing?"
"Yun Le, you and I are both women. I'm a few years older than you and I'm from here. Even if I have the favor of the prince's brother, the emperor and the queen, remarrying with such a prominent status is still criticized by others. Only I know my suffering."
Princess Chaoji paused and said, "Yun Le, besides, you are still the crown prince's side concubine, which will only arouse jealousy. The little son was almost killed by someone since he was born. There is no room for it in the backyard. There are too many accidents." , even if you don't make a move for a while, you will be tied down by interests."
Consort Yun lowered her head and lowered her voice, "Why did the princess tell Yun Le this? Yun Le, a woman in the backyard, doesn't understand this at all, so she can't help the princess."
Princess Chaoji shook her head, "No, you know, how many children who grew up in the royal family are not clever and exquisite, let alone you are the treasure in the palm of your aunt, and your aunt taught you by hand."
Consort Yun pursed her lips tightly and remained silent.
"Yun Le, you are the most beloved granddaughter of the imperial grandmother, and your aunt is the daughter of the imperial grandmother's heart. You also know the imperial grandmother's thoughts the most."
Princess Chaoji paused for a moment and then said, "Yun Le, I grew up with Brother Huang, and I know him seven to eight points. You should also know Brother Huang's temperament, and he is very filial to his mother and concubine. Zhao Qinglin, that bitch It has been destroyed by my own hands, and now you are the only one left, if you protect the mother and concubine, I will listen to you in the future, and the emperor will definitely be grateful to you."
Concubine Yun's eyes moved slightly, "Princess praised Yun Le, Yun Le is in an embarrassing situation now, if His Royal Highness returns in the future, she will not be able to protect herself, so how can she help the empress?"
"Yun Le, have you really thought about it?" Princess Chaoqi suddenly asked, "I really want to watch the emperor guarding others, but you can only guard in a courtyard and die alone. Profound, it's all temporary..."
Princess Chaoyi was most afraid that the Empress Dowager Song would pick this time to attack Concubine Zhao, which made Concubine Zhao feel troubled.
Consort Yun shook her fingertips and pursed her red lips.
At this moment, Nurse Cen knocked on the door, and quickly opened the door to enter. When she entered the door, Princess Chaoji was full of anxiety, but Concubine Yun Zhe was unmoved, and Nurse Cen breathed a sigh of relief.
"Princess, the tea is ready."
Princess Chaoji stood up and glanced at Concubine Yun, "I have important things to do today, so I'm leaving!"
As he said that, he left without looking back, in a hurry.
Cen Momo immediately asked, "Mother, why did the princess leave suddenly?"
Consort Yun took a small sip of her teacup, reached out and picked up a piece of pastry, put it into her mouth, chewed it, and sneered, "I have not forgotten that I have been helping Zhao Qinglin all the time, now something happened, On the contrary, remember me, it is not so easy."
"Your Majesty's words are very true. If such things hadn't happened, the princess might not have come to see your Majesty. It's just that there is no way out and there is no other way."
Nanny Cen nodded in relief, and lowered her head to serve Concubine Yun.
Concubine Yun Fang lowered her head and suppressed a dark light between her brows, which disappeared in an instant.
"Of course I know, how can I give her a good face, Concubine Zhao's success today is all her own fault, and she can't blame others."
"Your Majesty really understands righteousness. Your Majesty should be less concerned about elders' affairs. No matter what happens in the future, your Empress Dowager will always be your backer and guarantee."
Concubine Yun side nodded, "It's natural."
The master and servant looked at each other tacitly, and were speechless for a moment.
A few days later, the gate of Fengxi Palace opened with a creak. Concubine Zhao took off the phoenix dress that symbolized the queen, and simply wore a plain long skirt. The hairpin fixed the black and beautiful hair, making the whole person refreshed a lot.
"Your Majesty, it's windy outside, be careful of catching cold." Madam Yu hurriedly asked the maid to bring a cloak, Concubine Zhao's body was weak after a miscarriage.
Concubine Zhao glanced at the place where she had lived for decades, every plant and tree was familiar, she glanced at Aunt Yu, "Ask someone to clean it up, and move to Yiran Palace today."
Hearing these words, Aunt Yu couldn't help her eyes becoming hot, and after finishing tying the cloak on Concubine Zhao, she quickly lowered her head for fear that Concubine Zhao would see something.
"Yes, the old slave will be cleaned up now, and the empress will sit and wait for a while."
Concubine Zhao nodded, her slender body was leaning against the window in a daze, not knowing what was going on in her mind.
Two hours later, Nanny Yu said, "Your Majesty, everything is packed."
Concubine Zhao supported Aunt Yu and left Fengqi Palace step by step without looking back, her figure determined.
Fengqi Palace and Yiran Palace are separated by a little distance, and they have to pass through a courtyard. Madam Yu raised her eyes just in time to see a bright red figure flash by, her heart tightened immediately.
"Ma'am, let's go this way."
Nanny Yu was about to make a detour, but was blocked by Concubine Xu Shu.
"Sister Concubine Zhao!"
Concubine Zhao frowned when she heard the sound, followed her gaze, it was Concubine Xu Shu who had been favored recently, she was dressed in a delicate and beautiful red, which was intoxicating, comparable to Huajiao.
"Sister Concubine Zhao is okay. Is this moving? Didn't the emperor tell my sister to take care of herself before moving out? Don't worry, sister. Yiran Palace has been unoccupied for a long time, so I'm afraid I'm not used to it for a while."
Concubine Xu Shu looked at Concubine Zhao worriedly, and the maid next to her immediately said, "According to the rank, Concubine Zhao should salute Concubine Shu."
"Pin Yan!" Concubine Xu Shu glared at Pin Yan who had spoken just now.
Pinyan bowed his head and remained silent.
However, Aunt Yu's expression changed.
Concubine Zhao took a deep breath and knelt directly at Concubine Xu Shu's feet.
"The concubine pays homage to the concubine Shu, the empress is a thousand years old."
Concubine Xu Shu was taken aback, "Sister, why do you have to do such a big gift, come quickly, it's cold on the ground."
"Your Majesty." Madam Yu was confused, she had never been wronged like this before, so she quickly pulled Concubine Zhao up.
"If there is nothing important, the concubine will leave first." Concubine Zhao said in a low voice.
Concubine Xu Shu nodded, "Sister, go back quickly, if you need anything, just come to me."
Concubine Zhao pursed her lips and continued walking with Yu Yuma and other court ladies.
"Niang Niang, the emperor just sent someone to pass the message, asking you to come over and have dinner with me as soon as possible." Pin Yan deliberately raised his voice, his eyes were full of pride.
Concubine Xu Shu glanced at Pinyan with some displeasure, Pinyan was shocked, and quickly lowered her head.
"Go back and kneel, and don't get up without my permission!"
"yes."
Concubine Xu Shu changed her clothes and went to the Yizheng Hall, opened the door and entered, and saluted with her body, "The concubine has seen the emperor."
Originally, it was just saluting casually, usually the Emperor Xiyue would call out immediately, but today after waiting for a while, there was no movement from the Emperor Xiyue, he just looked down at the memorial, very engrossed.
Concubine Xu Shu didn't dare to get up, she just kept squatting halfway, knowing something vaguely in her heart, she couldn't help smiling wryly.
Concubine Zhao had just rested and leaned on the couch, the room was lit with silver charcoal, and the atmosphere was a bit cold.
Aunt Yu wanted to persuade but didn't know how to speak, so she just waited and watched.
"Did the Zhao family send a letter these few days?" Concubine Zhao suddenly asked.
Nanny Yu hesitated for a moment, she couldn't hide it from Concubine Zhao at all, she could only nod her head, and handed those letters to Concubine Zhao.
Concubine Zhao took it and opened it one by one. There were five letters, all of which were about Princess Chaoji's treason. Speak up.
Not only was Concubine Zhao not angry, but a warm current welled up in her heart, "I said it was serious that day, please invite her to come over some other day."
Nanny Yu happily agreed, "Yes."
Concubine Zhao put down the letter, her eyes flashed sharply, "Go ask for a pair, tomorrow I will go to Zhao's house in person."