As soon as Concubine Shu knelt, Zhang Baolin followed suit, and Ye Jun stood alone.
Zhang was secretly resentful, but she couldn't say anything now. If she said too much, wouldn't it be adding fuel to the fire
She had clearly said everything she needed to say on the way here, but the Empress and Ye Jun still teamed up to turn the situation around for Concubine Shu with just a few words.
It's really stupid. No wonder he ended up like this after giving birth to the emperor's eldest daughter.
The queen seemed to be very angry, her chest heaving, and she calmed down for a long time before she spoke again.
"Forget it, you have to change your temper. How can you teach the princess well if you keep talking without restraint? I will spare you this time. You must copy the palace rules thirty times and pay one month's salary as a fine."
Only then did Concubine Shu breathe a sigh of relief.
She was a typical paper tiger who was strong on the outside but weak on the inside. This was why, although her family background was no worse than that of the queen and she gave birth to a daughter, she was unable to suppress the queen.
If Concubine Shu was a resourceful and scheming woman, the Queen would not have it as easy as it is now.
It is certainly not enough to just punish Concubine Shu. In order to appear fair, Ye Jun has to punish her as well.
However, considering that she had been beaten, she could not be punished severely. She was only made to copy the palace rules ten times and receive one month's salary.
Oh yes, Ye Jun would not watch Zhang return safely, so he told her about the needlework bureau in a roundabout way.
So, after this incident today, Zhang was accused of failing to control her servants and was fined one month's silver.
Although it was not much, for Zhang Baolin, who was already short of money, it was simply skinning the shit out of him.
During the Chinese New Year, people need to give tips everywhere, and she didn't have enough money to spend. Now her salary has been deducted for a month. Needless to say, her life will be even more difficult.
After coming out of Fengqi Palace, Concubine Shu was angry and left Zhang behind and drove away.
Zhang Baolin was embarrassed. It was difficult to chase after her, so he could only walk away by himself.
But according to the rules, I can't go to the front of the high position, so I have to follow behind Ye Jun, which is extremely tormenting.
Ye Jun walked slowly, deliberately pressing her down.
They walked like this for about an incense stick's time, and when they came to an intersection ahead and were about to part ways, they suddenly stopped.
"Zhang Baolin can sing, so I think he can sing opera. I like watching opera, but I don't like singing. If I were to be dragged onto the stage by force, I would be in trouble. Zhang Baolin, please remember what I said today. I don't want to say it again."
The person behind was stunned for a moment, then spoke softly.
"My lady, are you talking about the incident at the needlework bureau last time? I am guilty of failing to discipline my servant, but the queen has punished me today. My lady, please show some mercy and spare my life."
He started crying as he finished speaking.
Turning around, I saw Zhang was about to cry, still behaving like a little white flower.
Ye Jun sneered and raised his eyebrows slightly, "You should just pretend to be like this for the emperor to see. Zhang, remember, I have always been narrow-minded and I bear grudges. As long as I am above you, you will never be able to enjoy the glory. You should know the consequences of angering me again and again!"
After saying this, Ye Jun turned around and left, leaving Zhang alone behind gritting her teeth.
"Baolin, what should we do in the future? Miss Ming..."
Before Shuang Tao could finish her words, Zhang glared at her, "Are you so afraid of her? Go back!"
She is just an orphan. Even if her father has made great contributions, what good is it? As time goes by, in this peaceful and prosperous era, who will remember those generals who have made great military achievements
Without the support of his parents, how could the only son of the Ye family achieve success so easily
As long as Ye Shi didn't have her mother's family to back her up, she didn't believe that she couldn't overpower Ye Shi with her favor.
Today, not only Ye is holding a grudge, she is even more vengeful!
After this incident a few years ago, the Queen took action to discipline the three concubines, and the harem became much more peaceful.
Everything was peaceful until the New Year.
This year's New Year's Eve palace banquet was still lively.
Since Ning Chen's two brothers had no interest in the throne, they could get together to drink and it was really lively and intimate.
Although the Empress Dowager and the Grand Noble Consort disliked each other, they still maintained a kind appearance in front of everyone.
At the end of this year, Zhao, the concubine of Prince Ping Ning Hao, gave birth to another daughter. Now he has a son and a daughter, and is quite favored.
It was not convenient for her to attend the banquet after she had just given birth. At the New Year's Eve banquet, Princess Fang of Prince Ping brought her four-year-old daughter and Zhao's two-and-a-half-year-old son. There was also a one-and-a-half-year-old illegitimate son born to a concubine, who was not brought along.
Seeing that Fang didn't look very good, Ye Jun couldn't help but sigh in his heart, it turned out that where there are women, there will be conflicts.
At the same time, at the New Year's Eve palace banquet, Ning Chen finally issued an edict to arrange a marriage for his younger brother, Prince Kang.
Unlike what was agreed before, Jiangning Xu will be the princess, and Xie's fifth daughter will be the concubine. The wedding will be held in May of next year, and the concubine will be brought into the palace on a chosen day.
Ye Jun was secretly worried about Xu.
One of my cousins is the queen's concubine, and I'm afraid she will have troubles in the future.
Fortunately, the fifth young lady of the Xie family is a cousin born out of wedlock, and Xu entered the mansion first, otherwise it would be hard to tell how they would compete.
Ning Rui had no objection to his brother's arrangement. In fact, he had received the news a long time ago and had secretly sent someone to visit Xu, who was a gentle and elegant woman, just what he liked.
Nowadays, most people still want to find a wife they like. After all, a wife is different from a concubine. She is someone who treats them as an equal.
After New Year’s Eve, on the first day of the second day, the ministers went to the palace to pay New Year’s greetings.
It had been only half a month since Ye Jun last saw his family in the side hall of Jiuchen Palace. Now that he saw them again, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Ye Zhe was not allowed to enter the harem, so it was Chu and Yang who came.
"I'm thinking now that you're still young. Although this is a rebellious statement, I'm your mother and I still want to do you good. I mean, you should stay away for a while and don't worry about having children."
Chu held her daughter's hand and whispered.
This statement was not deliberately made to avoid Yang, and it was obvious that the two of them had the same idea.
Ye Jun smiled and nodded, "Mom and I are of the same mind. Now is not the time to plan for offspring. First, I have not established myself yet, and second, my body is too young. Giving birth will not be good for me or the child. Don't worry, mom. I know everything."
Originally, she was worried that her daughter wouldn't listen, but now, Mrs. Chu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As an outsider, she could still think clearly, but she was afraid that her daughter would be blinded and confused in the palace.
Next, starting from the second day of the Chinese New Year, there will be the royal family’s family banquet.
The princess who is getting married now is Ning Chen's sister, Princess Jiahe Ning Jin, born to Concubine Dowager De, so the second day of the New Year is basically a banquet for her.
At this banquet, Ye Jun finally got a clear look at Concubine Dowager De and the Second Princess Ning Lin for the first time.
She is dignified, generous, quiet and reserved, which is completely opposite to the lively and bright Ning Jin.
The second princess has already reached marriageable age, and she must be looking for a husband. I wonder who she will marry into.
After that, the family banquet was held until the fifth day of the New Year, and from the sixth day onwards, no one entered the palace.
Everyone was so tired that they were half dead.
It's tiring to attend banquets every day and keep up appearances.
On the tenth day, Ning Chen came to Yuxiu Pavilion.