Yun Fenghuang smiled bitterly in his heart and said: "The Empress has always made the final decision on matters in the harem, but Ji and the Empress are direct cousins, and it is said that they grew up together, so the Empress and Empress should avoid suspicion... It is better to invite the Queen. The Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, will deal with it.”
This is to retreat in order to advance, forcing Ji to give an explanation to the emperor.
Especially the Empress Dowager. She is the daughter of the Ji family, but her status is not comparable to that of the Empress Dowager Ji or Empress Ji. She is the wife of Emperor Shenzong and the mother of Emperor Xiaozong. In the entire clan, regardless of seniority or status, she is the most important. Has an unassailable position.
Emperor Chunjia handed Ji Muzi over to her, which was nothing more than a clear expression of giving her face.
In this way, the Empress Dowager must also repay the Emperor's favor elsewhere...
If used well, this favor can be very useful.
The emperor said lightly "Yes": "Then... Ji Tingzhao, do you think I should also be handed over to Marquis Haixi?"
"Mr. Ji is a foreigner, different from concubine Ji." Yun Fenghuang pursed his lips, lowered his head and said, "I thought your majesty could just handle it on your own. After all, Duke Ye once suggested in a petition that the harem should not be allowed to interfere in politics, so he must have We don’t want the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress to interfere in this matter.”
When Duke Ye Guo was always on guard against his own daughter, he probably didn't expect today.
Of course, Fa Yun Fenghuang didn't care what happened to the old Duke. She felt as if she had eaten coptis, and her heart was full of bitterness: If she made this proposal tonight, she would jump from Ji's ship to the emperor. on board.
She didn't feel bad after selling Ji's Yun Fenghuang, she just felt bad that she went back to Qishan Palace. If Yuan Yuniang hadn't been killed yet, what would have happened to her
Originally, with the power of the Ji family in the palace, they tricked Yuan Yuniang to death and framed Concubine Shu... Even if the frame-up was not done well, the first one was still fine.
But looking at the emperor's calm and calm look now, maybe he has already made preparations by Yuan Niang's side
Originally, Yun Fenghuang did not intend to become the emperor, at least not yet. After all, Yuan Yuniang's reputation was not reassuring.
But she never expected that something like this would happen tonight. As the queen, she personally told the concubine to stay with the emperor and take charge of the overall situation. If she couldn't save Ji Muzi, it would be fine. After all, she even suggested that Marquis Haixi kill his son. ...The key point is that since the emperor wants to hold on to Ji Muzi now, he even called her over angrily. If she doesn't know better, who knows if she will be added to a certain list. go
In the final analysis, her foundation is too shallow. She has gotten to where she is today simply by traveling around. She does not have considerable strength. In the current situation, she has no right to choose at all. So when I sense that something is not good, even though I know in my heart that there will be endless troubles ahead, I have to overcome the immediate difficulties first.
"What do you think I should do with Ji Tingzhao?" The emperor carefully observed the change in her expression and returned to his usual gentle tone.
Yun Fenghuang did not dare to let down his guard because of this, and thought quickly: "I thought your Majesty might as well spread the word and show mercy."
Advertise widely to let everyone in the world know the evil things Ji did in private; but show mercy to the emperor, which also shows the emperor's kindness and tolerance. At the same time, it also arouses public dissatisfaction with Ji and leaves an introduction for them to happen again in the future.
The emperor chuckled lightly and stroked the tea bowl: "Being Jieyu, my beloved concubine, is a bit unworthy of her talents."
"I don't dare." Yun Fenghuang lowered his head, "I am satisfied if I can serve your majesty."
The emperor stood up, stepped forward to help her up with his own hands, and said slowly: "Why do you, my dear concubine, have to be so alienated from me? Haven't you always said that you like me the most, and you also know that I like you? In this case, how can such trivial matters not matter? Is it worth being estranged from me?"
"...Your Majesty is right." Yun Fenghuang was stiff for a moment, then he arched his eyebrows and smiled, "I like Your Majesty the most, how can I be willing to be estranged from Your Majesty? It's just that Ji Concubine actually did it under my nose. For such a thing, I feel sorry for Your Majesty..."
She skillfully expressed her desire to speak but also looked full of guilt.
The emperor also comforted him skillfully: "This is Ji's fault. It's Ji's fault in raising her daughter. How can I blame my beloved concubine? In terms of qualifications, my beloved concubine entered the palace later than Ji's concubine; in terms of age, my beloved concubine is even more senior than Ji's concubine. Nearly ten years younger. Therefore, this matter has nothing to do with my beloved concubine. I will ask someone to send her to the Queen Mother later. My beloved concubine must not have any grudge against me because of this! "
The two of them chatted with each other tacitly for a while, and then the emperor went to her yard to settle down at Yun Fenghuang's suggestion.
As for Yun Fenghuang himself, he still had to stay and deal with the aftermath.
There was no way, even though the emperor had said that he would immediately send Ji Muzi to go to the Empress Dowager, the emperor could not do this kind of thing himself, so Yun Fenghuang could only accept his fate and accept it.
She must also be taken over. Although she has decided to abandon the Ji family, after all, everyone has what they need, so it would be nice to part ways peacefully, right? It was so badly torn that it neither looked good nor did it do any good... I just wonder if Ji Muzi could understand the general situation as well as she did
Ji Muzi and Yi Xingen were both placed in the wing room at the moment. When Yun Fenghuang entered, they each occupied a corner of the room. The palace servants serving them were also very distinct. Although the atmosphere was not relaxed, it was not tense either. mean.
This is not surprising, no matter how downcast Ji Muzi is, she is still the legitimate daughter of the Ji family. Yi Xingen comes from a humble background. She has not been in the palace for a long time and her status is not high. Even if she is full of resentment and reasonable, how can she be suppressed
Seeing Yun Fenghuang come in, everyone in the room stood up and saluted.
Yun Fenghuang waved his hand and asked Yi Xingen and others to go out first: "I know you have been wronged, and don't worry, I will definitely seek justice for you!"
Yi Xing'en didn't dare to refute: "Yes, I obey."
After she left, Yun Fenghuang glanced at the palace people behind Ji Muzi. Ji Muzi nodded, and these people also retreated.
"Did you do this yourself, or did you?" Yun Fenghuang stared at Ji Muzi, who was fully dressed, for a moment and asked slowly.
Ji Muzi smiled: "I did it myself."
Without waiting for Yun Fenghuang to ask, she followed, "His Majesty asked you to deal with me? So he has convinced you?"
"Why did you do this?" Yun Fenghuang did not answer her words, but frowned and asked, "You should know that this move is meaningless, and will only make Ji family suffer more humiliation."
Ji Muzi said calmly: "Perhaps my Ji family Fuzuo has declined."
Seeing that Yun Fenghuang was puzzled, she explained, "A few days ago, my family got a prescription that would help my children. This time, my mother and sister specially kept me here just to... But I didn't expect Minggan to be angry at this eye socket." Your Majesty, so much so that Your Majesty doesn’t want to go to my place at all.”
"... If you had confessed to me earlier, I would have arranged it for you. Even if it may not be successful, it would not have led to this situation." Yun Fenghuang silently vomited blood again in his heart and said, "You should know the difference between you and me. Although there is some discord, at this moment, I hope you are happy."
Ji Muzi glanced at her and revealed a sneer: "But it's too late to tell you this now, isn't it? Your Majesty... he is really good at it!"
Yun Fenghuang did not refute: "Even Marquis Haixi dare not disobey His Majesty, let alone me? I am doing this for the good of you and the Ji family."
"What does Your Majesty plan to do with us?" Ji Muzi was not in the mood to continue mocking her for her betrayal, so she asked in a deep voice.
Yun Fenghuang said: "His Majesty is really angry this time. I'm so good at talking to you... I finally convinced him to hand you over to the Empress Dowager."
Ji Muzi sneered: "Mao Jieyu really thinks about me and the Ji family! She knew that the Empress Dowager was ill and had to travel, which was very inappropriate, but she still brought the matter to her. She didn't know that you What’s your intention?!”
She looked suspicious, "I remember at the summer party..."
"No matter how clear the details of this palace are, the empress, the empress," Yun Fenghuang said disapprovingly, "Or do you think you are smarter than the middle palace? Then why are both the direct daughters of the Ji family, and you are only a Zhaoyuan at the highest, while the empress ranks high? Fengzuo? In the final analysis, it’s because you are suspicious and don’t trust me, and you have made your own decisions that have led you to where you are now. If it weren’t for the Queen’s sake, would you have thought that I would be happy to come and smooth things over for you?!”
"Furthermore, do you think it's possible for the Ji family's current situation to not alarm the Empress Dowager?"
Ji Muzi opened her mouth, but before she could refute, Yun Fenghuang said again, "Besides, you succeeded tonight after all. If you don't go to the Empress Dowager now, if your family's recipe for childbirth works, Do you think you can keep it?"
"... That's all, when are you leaving?" Ji Muzi was silent for a while, then sighed and asked, "Can I take my servant with me?"
Yun Fenghuang said: "Your Majesty is tired of you and wants you to leave immediately. As for the people who are waiting for you... I will ask Yan Yin later. If he agrees, then take him with you. Otherwise, I can't do anything. Your Majesty just said Go to sleep, why would I dare to disturb you tonight?"
When Ji Muzi left, she specifically asked for the secret recipe for giving birth.
Then he went to appease Yi Xing'en and said, "Poor Jian'er! I just made a mistake. I didn't expect that bitch Ji Concubine to do such a thing! Not only did you suffer injustice, but I also suffered. The palace is so embarrassed in front of His Majesty! No, I just told Your Majesty that I would send him to the Empress Dowager overnight to ask for instructions on how to deal with him!"
"It's not that I don't want to vent your anger on the spot, but that bitch is a member of the Ji family after all. Even Your Majesty, it's hard not to give face to the Empress Dowager."
"If it were handled by someone else, they might be lenient if it bothers the Queen Mother. But if the Queen Mother makes the decision herself, it will be hard for the Queen Mother to wrong her Majesty."
Yi Xingen had a meek look on her face, and she immediately cheered when she heard this, and said in a low voice: "I am stupid, so I will listen to your Majesty!"
Yun Fenghuang said: "You are from this palace, and I have no reason not to be with you. In this way, I have just been sent away by your majesty's order. Let's wait and see what happens next. It's just a matter of time. Regarding this matter, the Queen, I must argue for you. In addition, I just asked someone to bring something to calm your fears."
While she was talking, Nian Xuan came up with a lacquer plate. There were two sets of jewelry, one set of red gold and one set of emerald green. They were both exquisitely made and made of exquisite materials. They shone brightly in the candlelight. At a glance, it was clear that they were not meant for palace concubines to wear.
Yi Xing'en looked at it subconsciously for a moment, then turned away with some embarrassment: "Mother, this..."
"Even if you can't wear it for the time being, just put it away first." Yun Fenghuang blew the tea bowl in front of him and said harmoniously, "Isn't I an example myself?"
Yi Xingen said hurriedly: "How can I be so virtuous and capable as a concubine? I don't dare to compare myself with my empress!"
"In fact, the palace doesn't care much about these things. Do you think Ji Concubine is still surrounded by pearls and emeralds after she was demoted? What are you afraid of when I am here?" Yun Fenghuang thought to himself that these things are Ji Muzi's. She didn't have time to deal with it, so she hinted to Xijing and the others to detain it. After all, Yi Xingen's grievance was caused by Ji Muzi. Could it be that she still expected her to use her private life to appease her
She gave Yi Xingen two sets that she didn't like very much from the dowry she had withheld, and divided the rest among her confidants, which was considered as compensation for the master and servant being disturbed during the past few nights.
At this moment, Yi Xing'en was persuaded to accept it with worry and joy, and then she said kindly: "You don't have these things now, and you will have them in the future, they are not worth mentioning. Ji Bin did something too much this time, I just did it When I scolded her alone, I asked for a special compensation for you."
As he spoke, he took out the secret recipe for childbirth that was still wet on the ink, and said with a smile, "The reason why Concubine Ji has the audacity to plot against Your Majesty is because she only recently obtained this recipe..."
Yi Xing'en, who originally had no interest in a prescription, gradually brightened up as she listened to her story: No matter how much she slandered Ji Bin, she had to admit that she had a good family, so Ji Bin would not hesitate to experiment with the secret recipe for giving birth to a child even if she wanted to offend the emperor. , how can you not have some knowledge? !
Even though Yi Xingen is very beautiful, she has no family background and no skills like Yun Fenghuang. If she wants to gain a foothold in the palace where there are so many beauties and newcomers are emerging one after another, and if she wants to be promoted to the throne as soon as possible, the only shortcut is to spread branches and leaves for the royal family - Yun Feng Huang also said: "I don't understand medical science. I'll go back to the imperial doctor and see if there are no problems before I give it to you."
But she couldn't wait to say: "Mother, I know a lot. I used to run a medicine shop at home! I'm very familiar with the recipes, even if they are particularly remote, I can take a look!"