The next day was the day for paying respects. Since the Queen had put on a scene yesterday, many people wanted to watch a show today, so they all came early.
After the greetings, I found that only Concubine Shu was not there.
"I guess the eldest princess is not here, so Concubine Shu doesn't have to worry. You had a good sleep, and you got up late today?" Yan Xiuyi shook her fan, her tone full of sarcasm.
Concubine Zhao raised her eyebrows, "Madam Shufei, don't worry. I'm afraid you should thank Lady Ye. When the emperor goes to Miss Ye's place in the future, I guess Madam Shufei won't ask for help anymore."
"Oh, Concubine Zhao, please don't hold me back. This is because the Queen cares about the princess." Ye Jun smiled nonchalantly, "Besides, the royal heir is the most important. Although I have a bad temper, I am not completely ignorant of reason. Concubine Shu was just in a hurry for the princess. I have no complaints. Concubine Zhao, please don't let people misunderstand what you said."
Concubine Zhao was embarrassed. She picked up the cup to drink tea and didn't respond.
In this month, she has only seen the emperor once and has not slept with him. The empress is now wholeheartedly supporting Yang and doesn't pay much attention to her, while Ye Jun serves her more. Concubine Zhao knows that she lacks the confidence to face Ye Jun.
So what if her position is higher? Her family background is not as good as hers, and she is not as favored as hers. A concubine is only one level higher than a beauty, and it really means nothing.
In the end, Concubine Shu arrived on time, only half a step faster than the Queen.
She has always liked bright and colorful attire, and she looked elegant and luxurious in a palace dress.
It was the same today, but the dark circles under my eyes couldn't be covered up even with several layers of powder.
"Look at your appearance, sister. Didn't you sleep well? No wonder. I'm afraid you're worried about the child. But the princess is being raised by the Queen Mother. Why are you worried?"
Concubine Wen held her belly and spoke softly with a smile on her face. She said the softest words, but they hurt Concubine Shu's heart deeply.
"I am naturally relieved that the princess is raised by the Empress Dowager, but mother and daughter are connected by heart, and the child will always be worried when she is away from her mother. Naturally, you don't understand how it feels if you haven't given birth yet." Concubine Shu glared at her, held the maid's hand and sat down in the first seat at the top.
At this moment, the Queen just came out and happened to hear Concubine Shu say "she hasn't given birth yet", and her face immediately darkened.
"Does Concubine Shu have any objection to my actions?"
"My Queen, the eldest princess has been raised by me since she was young. If she leaves me one day, I am afraid she will not be able to get used to it..."
For the sake of her child, Concubine Shu was able to humble herself and immediately stood up to reply. Her eyes were slightly red, showing that she was really anxious.
"Okay." The Queen interrupted her coldly, "I am Jiayu's biological mother, and the Queen Mother is her biological grandmother. How could you harm the child?"
"But… "
"No buts. I am doing this for the princess's own good. The emperor agrees. After all, this is your first time giving birth, so it's possible that you can't take good care of her. Let the empress dowager take care of her first, and you can visit her often. You are the biological mother, so how can the child disown you in the future?"
The queen spoke earnestly but there was a sneer in her eyes. Seeing Concubine Shu's unhappy expression, she felt even more pleased.
Concubine Shu wanted to argue something, but the servant behind her pulled her sleeve, so she had to hold it in.
No matter how dumb she was, she understood that the emperor was dissatisfied with her using the child to win favor, so he acquiesced to the queen's actions.
Now she could only endure it. The more she made a fuss, the more the emperor would think she was ignorant, and it would be even more unlikely that he would return the child to her.
After all, he is someone who can stand firm on his feet and is not too stupid.
Seeing that everyone had behaved themselves, the queen put away the coldness on her face and spoke to everyone with a smile.
"The Double Ninth Festival on September 9th is a grand ceremony. Today is already the middle of September. The emperor wants to leave for the palace tomorrow. Everyone should go back and pack up."
After living in the garden for so long, Ye Jun was really reluctant to leave.
The main thing is that once you return to the palace, you have to pay your respects every day and you can't be lazy for even a day.
Moreover, many of these newcomers to the palace have never even seen the emperor. When they return this time, they will all come out.
However, a few people will fight, and a group of people will also fight. Ye Jun is still somewhat favored now, so he is not afraid to go back.
Things aren’t heavy in the summer, so packing up is quick. Although we’re leaving tomorrow, today is enough time to pack.
The day before leaving, Ning Chen still went to the Queen's place.
Although the rules only state that one has to visit the wife on the first day after returning, Ning Chen's action also expresses his respect for the Queen.
After all, the Empress is the orthodox one, and the orthodoxy is respected by people all over the world. Unless there is anything wrong, the Empress is always the most honorable.
The next morning, before Ye Jun even opened her eyes, the maids dragged her out of bed and asked her to wash and dress.
It was already a bit chilly in the early morning of September. When I stood outside, a gust of wind blew and I couldn't help shivering.
In about an incense stick's time, the Empress Dowager and the Grand Noble Consort were supported by the Emperor and the Empress on both sides and got on the carriage first.
All the concubines were waiting quietly. Ye Jun was as sleepy as a chicken pecking at rice. She finally waited until all the high-ranking officials got on the car before she followed them in.
It takes two hours to walk from Lingxi Garden to the palace, so you can take a nap.
Huiyue brought a blanket and spread it on the bed, then took off her jewelry and told her to sleep with her back resting on the pillow.
There was no way. His position was too low, and the carriage was very small, not big enough for lying down. It was not even as big as the carriage Ye Yun used when she was a student.
Concubine Wen in the front was very comfortable. There was plenty of room for two people to lie side by side in the carriage.
So, in order to have better living conditions, we have to climb up, right
Fortunately, Ning Chen was not a meddlesome person. When he arrived at the palace gate, he got off the carriage and took the imperial sedan to escort the empress dowager back to the Cining Palace.
The Queen and the Grand Consort naturally followed.
Later, Concubine Shu wanted to show off, but Concubine Wen simply didn't give her any face and got into her own sedan chair and left first, so she had to give up.
From then on, those above the rank of Jieyu were able to sit in the carriage, but Ye Jun, a beauty who was one level lower than the others, could only go on her own miserably.
The one who suffered even more was the pregnant Concubine Xia. The emperor seemed to have forgotten about it and did not grant her a sedan chair. She could only ask the maids to support her and walk slowly.
Fortunately, the month is not too long and it is not too strenuous, but I still feel sad.
When I returned to Yuxiu Pavilion, Nan Zhi was already waiting outside. When she saw someone from afar, she lifted her skirt and ran over here.
"Your servant pays respects to the beauty!" Nan Zhi's eyes were red and she was extremely excited.
When the news of Ye Jun's promotion came back from Lingxi Garden, she cried with excitement. Later, she heard that she was almost framed. Only then did she ask the emperor to comfort her, but she was worried again.
I finally feel relieved after seeing him today.
"Hurry up and let me take a look." Ye Jun helped her up and pinched her face with a smile, "Why are you thinner? Who deducted your expenses?"
"No, no, the beauty has been promoted, and the palace is watching, and they haven't neglected us at all."
Nan Zhi smiled and wiped her eyes, then hurriedly helped the person into the house.
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