In April, Shen Changjing and other generals had arrived in northern Xinjiang long ago and had already formed their troops to face the Korean army across a mountain range.
The North Korean army had no intention of going further.
However, they refused to retreat. For a while, the soldiers of Dayi Dynasty naturally did not dare to slack off.
Jing'an Hou has always been strict in leading troops, but now he has only been away from the border for two or three years, so naturally his prestige is still there.
Although some of the generals who were replaced later were not convinced, Shen Changjing, who had more soldiers in his hands, never showed any extrajudicial mercy.
As soon as they arrived, they beheaded a dozen or so disobedient people.
Naturally, some generals couldn't stand it. As a result, seven or eight envelopes were sent to the emperor.
Not only did Qi Yixiu not punish Shen Changjing, he even directly issued an order to remove the two young generals from their posts on the spot.
He also said: Shen Aiqing, just let go of your hands and feet, I believe in you.
Naturally, those who went with him also had those documents, which he asked the messenger to burn in front of everyone.
Once again, no one in the army dared to disobey.
What's more, news came again that the Empress Jing Zhaoyi in the palace was already the Empress Jing Fei.
This represents the prestige of the Shen family.
In the harem, Shen Chuliu, who became Jingfei, was not happy or unhappy at all.
"Look at the look on Qian Xiuyi's face today, she hasn't been feeling well lately." Zi Rui snorted, "Well, it's time to Xiu Yi, and I still don't want to be honest. I'm really waiting for the Queen to demote her to the beauty Jieyu. "
"She's not good, she's just like Ying Jieyu." Shen Chuliu was lying on the couch outside.
"However, if she fails, who should bring it up next? If Ning Zhaorong fails, it has to be Li Zhaoyuan, right?"
"Master, what do you mean?" Zi Zhu pursed her lips: "Could it be that the Emperor..."
"You guys, haven't you seen it yet? Mrs. Qian prepared it for me and Li Zhaoyuan before. Isn't this her fault? Now that I am a concubine, how can I not have any checks and balances? If it weren't for Li Zhaoyuan, Just look at Ying Jieyu, maybe she can still get up. "
"Master, Ying Jieyu's pregnancy is really not good. She is now six months old, which is very bad." Zi Zhu said.
"If not, there would be Yan Jieyu, Mei Mei and Su Mei." Shen Chuliu smiled: "There is always someone."
"Master, Your Majesty is like this...will you be promoted to the throne in the future?" Zi Zhu asked carefully.
"It doesn't matter. Not to mention that it's easy to be promoted to the throne, it's easy. I didn't do anything. I will be a concubine. If the emperor can't tolerate it, let him go." Shen Chuliu didn't care much: "I just want to be a concubine." Please don’t feel aggrieved.”
There is nothing you can do if people don’t believe you.
The emperor has grown up in such a difficult environment since he was a child. The reason for balancing the harem is not because the late emperor indulged the Yang family too much.
The harem suffered numerous casualties.
So she understands.
I also understand and accept it.
But it's mainly because she doesn't care about the emperor, so as long as she doesn't feel aggrieved, so be it.
"Okay, why are you all looking so sad? Didn't the emperor say that you will come to discuss the palace with me today?" Shen Chuliu said: "Get ready, it's about to come." He has already returned from Fengzao Palace. I guess the emperor It's coming soon.
Sure enough, the emperor came soon.
After everyone paid their respects, the emperor smiled and said: "My concubine, do you have any ideas? I am too busy at the moment. How about asking my concubine to choose by herself?"
With that said, he waved and brought the map of the palace on the fourth day of the lunar month. Qi Yi neatly folded the map a few times: "The palace to the west is Huayin Palace, but I guess you don't like it."
After saying that, he turned around and asked her to look east.
"Here, the ones closest to your Cuiyunxuan are Yufu Palace, Chonghua Palace, Linhua Palace, and Changle Palace. You can live in all of them. What do you think, my beloved?"
"Changle Palace doesn't want it." Shen Chuliu snorted: "What does the Emperor think of the rest?"
"I don't think you want this either. Linhua Palace is too small, so forget it. Chonghua Palace and Yufu Palace are about the same size, and they were both recently renovated. Which one do you like better?" Qi Yixiu asked.
"It's so close, why not go take a look?" Shen Chuliu said with a smile: "Isn't the emperor just accompanying his concubine to see the palace today?"
Qi Yixiu also laughed and stood up as expected.
When the two of them went out, they first went to the nearest Yufu Palace, which was really close. There was a sweet-scented osmanthus forest in the middle, and then they walked around and arrived.
The Yufu Palace is indeed the largest palace in the harem, except for the Queen's.
Of course, the Queen Mother's palace is not small either.
Among the palaces on the west side, Yufu Palace and Changle Palace are the largest.
Secondly, it should be smaller.
This is a three-entry palace. The red paint was just painted last year and it looks extremely bright.
The carved door opening passes through the front, and in the middle are the main hall and side halls.
The main hall has obviously been renovated this year, with all glass windows, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard are all new.
There is a shortage of furniture inside, but since it was originally unoccupied, it is normal for it to be lacking.
The eunuch who took care of the yard here introduced it actively and carefully, for fear that Shen Chuliu would not like it.
This is a standard palace where the imperial concubine lives. The main hall in the middle is large enough, which is exactly where the princess lives.
In the side halls on both sides, if there are princesses, they can stay, and if there are concubines, they can also stay.
However, since it is a third-level apartment and the princes do not need to be accommodated, the masters can also be accommodated in the front row.
The back part is slightly smaller, and is used by eunuchs and maids. But there are houses on both sides.
No matter how you stay, it is spacious.
The imperial palace of the Dayi Dynasty was already grand, and the harem also occupied a large area. The palaces were all far apart. Even if Cuiyunxuan here is said to be very close, it is relatively speaking. The forest is also very far away. .
"How about it? My beloved, look at Chonghua Palace again, but Chonghua Palace is not as big as this one. I think this place is great. But if my beloved wants to live in it, it will not be possible for a while. Many places inside need to be renovated. The furniture needs to be renovated. Tim. It will take next year to move in. "Qi Yixiu is quite satisfied with this place.
"The emperor said it's good here, and I also think it's good here. It's close to Cuiyunxuan." Shen Chuliu said with a smile, "Your Majesty, please comply with my small request."
"Did my beloved concubine say that no one else should live here in the future?" Qi Yixiu laughed: "I don't know you yet."
"Yes, is it okay to ask Yao Baolin to live with my concubine while others don't?" Shen Chuliu said.
"You like Yao Baolin so much?" Qi Yixiu looked at her.
"We're used to it. We've been together since we entered the palace. It's not easy for her." Shen Chuliu smiled.
"Okay, my beloved concubine asks for anything, and I won't answer her request. Whether you ask her to live with you or ask her to serve you well, it will always be beneficial in the future." Qi Yixiu said, holding Shen Chuliu's hand: " Come on, we won't be able to live here for a while. I'll ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to clean it up for you. If you're close, come and take a look. If there's anything missing, let me know."
(End of chapter)